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David GOMBE

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

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

Reigning champions Buweekula will probably be below the stewardship of co-coaches Andrew Ssali and Ibrahim Kyobe.

Felix Ssekabuuza who led them to their maiden Masaza Cup title final 12 months 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 have been dropping finalists in 2025 below 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. They’d 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 below the stewardship of Eddy Ssenkaali whereas Isma Ndawula will probably be answerable for Buvuma.

Hussein Kato returns to Busujju after brief stint with Mawokota through the knockout stage of final 12 months’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 Vibrant Nyanzi as their head coach for the 2026 version whereas Michael Expertise 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 answerable 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 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- Vibrant Nyanzi