Kyaggwe’s Godfrey Arijole with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga
David GOMBE
The 2026 Buganda Kingdom-organized Masaza Cup climaxed on Saturday, 31st October with Kyaggwe coming out on top in the final graced by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Kyaggwe clinched their first ever Masaza Cup title with a narrow 1-0 win over record winners Gomba, thanks to substitute George Kato’s lone goal at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Following the final, the individual award winners for this year’s edition were announced.
Kyaggwe’s Godfrey Arijole was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after an impressive campaign for the champions.
Gomba’s Meddie Kasule finished as top scorer with six goals and took home the Golden Boot, despite his side falling short in the final.
Mawogola goalkeeper Herbert Masaba was voted Best Goalkeeper of the tournament.
Butambala, who beat Bugerere 1-0 in the third-place playoff through Dathan Mubiru’s 82nd-minute winner, took home two accolades – the Fair Play Award and the Most Improved Team.
Bugere’s Owek. Samuel Ssemugoma was also recognized as the Ssaza chief who attended the most matches.
Full list of winners:
•Champions: Kyaggwe – Shs25m + gold medals
•Runners-up: Gomba – Shs22m
•Third Place: Butambala – Shs20m
•Most Valuable Player: Godfrey Arijole (Kyaggwe)
•Top Scorer: Meddie Kasule (Gomba) – 6 goals
•Best Goalkeeper: Herbert Masaba (Mawogola)
•Fair Play Award: Butambala
•Most Improved Team: Butambala
•Most Attending Ssaza Chief: Owek. Samuel Ssemugoma (Bugerere)
Kyaggwe’s 2026 triumph means the roll of honour now reads: 2026 – Kyaggwe, 2025 – Buweekula, 2024 – Buddu, 2023 – Bulemeezi, 2022 – Busiro, 2021 – Ssingo, 2020 – Gomba, 2019 – Bulemeezi, 2018 – Buddu, 2017 – Gomba, 2016 – Buddu, 2015 – Ssingo, 2014 – Gomba, 2013 – Mawokota, 2012 – Bulemeezi, 2011 – Buluuli, 2009 – Gomba, 2008 – Kyadondo, 2007 – Mawokota, 2006 – Kooki, 2005 – Mawokota, and 2004 – Gomba.
