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David GOMBE
The 2026 Buganda Kingdom organised Masaza Cup event will formally kick off subsequent month on the house of defending champions Buweekula.
Forward of the event, groups have intensified preparations of the celebrated occasion by confirming coaches for his or her groups.
Reigning champions Buweekula will probably be underneath 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 file competitors champions Gomba.
Gomba didn’t advance previous the group stage final time period and are aiming for a file 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 shedding finalists in 2025 underneath Bastu Ssemuyaba. They’re earlier winners in 2015 and 2018.
Three time winners Buddu retained Eric Kisuze as their head coach for the 2026 event. 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 will probably be managed by Leo Ssekamatte with Frank Mutalaga serving because the group patron.
Butambala are underneath the stewardship of Eddy Ssenkaali whereas Isma Ndawula will probably be accountable for Buvuma.
Hussein Kato returns to Busujju after quick stint with Mawokota in the course of the knockout stage of final yr’s occasion.
Mawogola will probably 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 unbelievable 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 surprised Ssingo at Nakivubo in 2013 will probably be coached by Richard Malinga.
2008 champions Kyaddondo appointed Brilliant Nyanzi as their head coach for the 2026 version whereas Michael Abilities Lukyamuzi will keep at Bugerere.
Kyaggwe searching 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 group 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 Abilities
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- Brilliant Nyanzi
