Buddu Ssaza, the reigning Masaza Cup champions, have formally named Joseph Kayondo as their new workforce captain forward of the much-anticipated 2025 Masaza Cup match. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking a major management transition as Buddu units its sights on defending their title.

Kayondo, a dynamic proper full-back, loved a exceptional 2024/25 season that noticed him rise to nationwide prominence. He was named the Most Helpful Participant (MVP) of the 2024/25 Pepsi College Soccer League, taking part in a pivotal function in Uganda Martyrs College Nkozi’s profitable marketing campaign. His performances have been lauded throughout the nation.

His accolades final season have been nothing in need of spectacular. Kayondo helped Uganda Martyrs clinch a historic treble—lifting the College Soccer League, the Inter-College Trophy, and the East African College Trophy. He was additionally a key contributor to Buddu’s 2024 Masaza Cup victory, making the transition to captaincy a pure development. His private statistics replicate his affect on the pitch—5 objectives and a couple of assists as a defender.

Having joined Buddu from three-time champions Mawokota final yr, Kayondo rapidly established himself as a significant determine within the squad. He now steps into the captaincy function, succeeding Puis Ssebulime, who has since rejoined Mawokota. Kayondo’s elevation to captain not solely rewards his performances but additionally underlines Buddu’s religion in his management talents.

Buddu’s title protection is not going to be a straightforward journey. The workforce has been drawn into the aggressive Bulange group, which options formidable opponents together with report winners Gomba, in addition to Busiro, Buluuli, Busujju, and Ssese.

The match curtain-raiser guarantees fireworks, as Buddu will kick off their marketing campaign towards Gomba within the official opening match on Saturday, June 21, on the Kitovu Sports activities Enviornment in Masaka Metropolis. The match is predicted to attract large crowds and can function an early check of Kayondo’s management beneath stress.

As Buddu appears to make historical past by securing back-to-back Masaza Cup titles, all eyes can be on their new captain. With a glittering season behind him and a management function forward, Joseph Kayondo is prepared for the problem.