Thursday December 23rd
Semi Finals
Buwekula 1 (5) -1 (3) Mawokota
Buddu 0 (3) – 0 (1) Bulemeezi
Buddu eliminated Bulemeezi on Penalties to seal a place in this year’s Masaza Cup final.
At normal time, the game ended goalless as both sides failed to convert the few available chances in the game.
The first half saw a closely contested affair and there was a few chances created by either sides.
Buddu’s best chance at half time fell to Bruno Bunyaga, but he headed wide off a well delivered corner from captain Marvin Kavuma.
For Bulemeezi, danger man Oscar Ssesazi Sulaiman saw his free kick kept out for a corner by goalkeeper Micheal Lutaaya.
In the second half, Bulemeezi who were dorminant will feel unlucky for missing on various occassions to score.
Hakiramu Muzanyi headed wide when infront of goal, Ssesazi Sulaiman saw his effort saved for a corner in the closing stages to climax a frustrating evening for Bulemeezi.
On penalties, Buddu goalkeeper Micheal Lutaaya was the hero of the day after he kept out Calvin Emayu and Douglas Kizza’s spot kicks.
Nsamba Fahad, Haruna Lukwago and Omirambe scored their respective spot kicks for Buddu to see them seal a place in the finals.
Coached by Steven Bogere, Buddu now return to the finals for the second consecutive time, having lost to Gomba by 3-1 early this year at Kitende.
In the fnals that will be communicated at a later date, Buddu will take on Buwekula, who took care of Mawokota on Thursday.
Team Lineups
Buddu – Micheal Lutaaya GK, Haruna Lukwago, Gideon Odongo, Jonathan Oluka, Abdallah Ssentongo, Fahad Nsamba, Isma Lamitara, Geofrey Gaganga, Bruno Bunyaga, Marvin Kavuma, Sharifu Ssengendo
Substitutes
Nasifu Kabuye, Jaffer Kaziro, Vainney Bukenya, Brian Omirambe, Steven Muwawu
Head Coach: Steven Bogere
Assistant: Andy Ssali
Goalkeeping Coach: Rose Namusoke
Team Doctor: Joseph Lutaaya
Bulemeezi – Tonny Muwanguzi GK, Rodgers Ssebyondya, Douglas Lule Kizza, Mahad Kabogoza, Godfrey Arijole, Sulaimani Ssesazi, Gabriel Eragu, Simon Katumba, Hakiramu Muzanyi, Sharif Nsereko, John Ben Nakibinge
Substitutes
Emayu Calvin, Umar Kayemba, Benarldo Kateregga, Enock Nsumba, Masuudi Kafumbe
Head Coach: Yusuf Line
Assistant: Abbey Yiga
Team Manager: Andrew Walakira
