The 2025 Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a feast of soccer for the visiting groups on Sunday, as Kyaggwe and Ssingo shocked their hosts to say hard-fought victories within the first leg encounters.
In two tense and tactical battles, Kyaggwe earned a vital 1-0 away win over Buweekula, whereas Ssingo got here from behind to edge Bugerere 2-1 in Ntenjeru.
On the Mubende Nationwide Coaching School Grounds, Buweekula and Kyaggwe engaged in a fierce midfield contest that noticed the primary half finish goalless. The breakthrough lastly arrived after the restart when Geofrey Ssenyonga fired residence the decisive purpose — a strike that not solely sealed the win but in addition earned him the Man of the Match award.
Regardless of Buweekula’s late surge looking for an equalizer, Kyaggwe’s protection stood resolute, making certain they left Mubende with each a numerical and psychological benefit forward of the second leg.
What a spectacle from the gamers and followers right here in Mubende at present,” remarked Kenneth Amanyire, Pilsner King Advertising Consultant for Mubende, who attended the fixture.
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The primary leg is finished, however the stress stays excessive with only a purpose separating each ties. We encourage followers to show up for the ultimate push to the grand finale. As Pilsner King, we will’t wait to see which staff claims the 2025 Masaza Cup crown.”
In the meantime, in Ntenjeru, Bugerere took an early lead via Henry Wamala, however Ssingo hit again swiftly with a Shaban Kayondo equalizer earlier than halftime.
The decisive second got here within the 53rd minute when Bugerere’s Osman Mayanja missed a penalty — a expensive miss that Ssingo capitalized on moments later. Ismael Rwimitala struck the winner, incomes each the victory and the Man of the Match accolade.
With the ties delicately balanced, the second leg on nineteenth October guarantees extra drama as all 4 semi-finalists stay in competition for Masaza glory. The highway to the Ham Stadium last is way from over — who will rise to the event and e book their place within the 2025 showpiece?
