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David GOMBE

The 2026 Buganda Kingdom organised Masaza Cup match will formally kick off subsequent month on the residence of defending champions Buweekula.

Forward of the match, groups have intensified preparations of the celebrated occasion by confirming coaches for his or her groups.

Reigning champions Buweekula can be beneath the stewardship of co-coaches Andrew Ssali and Ibrahim Kyobe.

Felix Ssekabuuza who led them to their maiden Masaza Cup title final yr returned to document competitors champions Gomba.

Gomba didn’t advance previous the group stage final time period and are aiming for a document extending sixth Masaza Cup crown.

Ssingo appointed Emmy Kisakye who will work with Michael Bukenya within the seek for a 3rd Masaza triumph. Ssingo had been dropping finalists in 2025 beneath Bastu Ssemuyaba. They’re earlier winners in 2015 and 2018.

Three time winners Buddu retained Eric Kisuze as their head coach for the 2026 match. That they had a horrible 2025 marketing campaign when their journey ended on the group stage. Buddu are winners in 2016, 2021 and 2024.

Bulemeezi winners in 2012, 2019 and 2023 can be managed by Leo Ssekamatte with Frank Mutalaga serving because the workforce patron.

Butambala are beneath the stewardship of Eddy Ssenkaali whereas Isma Ndawula can be accountable for Buvuma.

Hussein Kato returns to Busujju after quick stint with Mawokota throughout the knockout stage of final yr’s occasion.

Mawogola can be guided by Andrew Mugagga whereas Kasasira Brian Junior is the person to steer Kabula. Fred Kasekende will deal with Kkooki.

Ssese who had an unimaginable marketing campaign in 2025 reaching the quarterfinals will once more be managed by Edrisa Walusimbi.

Mawokota aiming for his or her fourth triumph and the primary since Farouk Miya shocked Ssingo at Nakivubo in 2013 can be coached by Richard Malinga.

2008 champions Kyaddondo appointed Vivid Nyanzi as their head coach for the 2026 version whereas Michael Expertise Lukyamuzi will keep at Bugerere.

Kyaggwe looking for for his or her maiden Masaza Cup glory named Ronald Ssali previously at Bulemeezi and Buweekula as their head coach. Final Simon Peter Mugerwa was accountable for the workforce as they reached the semifinal stage.

Masaza Cup Coaches for 2026

Busiro- Simon Ddungu
Kkooki – Fred Kasekende
Bulemeezi- Leo Ssekamatte
Buddu- Eric Kisuze
Ssingo-Kisakye Emmy
Butambala- Eddy Ssenkaali
Kyaggwe- Ssali Ronald
Buluuli- Sserumagga Brian
Bugerere- Lukyamuzi Expertise
Gomba- Felix Ssekabuuza
Buvuma- Isma Ndawula
Busujju- Hussein Kato
Mawogola- Mugagga Andrew
Buweekula- Ssali Andrew
Kabula- Kasasira Brian Junior
Ssese- Edrisa Walusimbi
Mawokota- Richard Malinga
Kyaddondo- Vivid Nyanzi