Gomba Lions roar into 2026 Masaza Cup Last

David GOMBE

Gomba Lions have booked their place within the Masaza Cup 2026 remaining after eliminating Butambala on the semifinal stage.

The five-time report champions secured a 1-0 victory over Butambala within the second leg of the semi-final performed on Saturday, third October 2026, to advance 3-0 on mixture.

Hassan Waiswa was the hero for the Lions, netting the decisive purpose within the forty fourth minute simply earlier than half-time to silence the house crowd who had been hoping to overturn the 2-0 first leg defeat.

It was a commanding efficiency throughout two legs from Gomba, who confirmed their championship pedigree to remove a resilient Butambala facet.

Felix Ssekabuuza’s Lions now await the winner between Bugerere and Kyaggwe within the grand remaining as they chase a record-extending sixth Masaza Cup title.

Gomba has beforehand received the Masaza Cup trophy 5 occasions in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2017 and 2020.

Kyaggwe received the primary leg assembly in opposition to Bugerere 1-0 and the 2 sides will battle within the return leg on Sunday at Ntenjeru for a spot within the remaining due on thirty first of this month at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.