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Kyaggwe win maiden Airtel Masaza Cup 2026 title

ChampionSport Editorial Team·07-11-2026·2 min read
Kyaggwe win maiden Airtel Masaza Cup 2026 title

Buwekula v Kyaddondo, Masaza Cup third-place play-off, November 2024. Photo: Gadlee / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kyaggwe claimed their maiden Airtel Masaza Cup title with a 1-0 win over Gomba at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium in Wankulukuku on Saturday.

George Isingoma Kato scored the decisive goal in the second half to settle a tight final.

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, graced the match and presented the trophy to the victorious Kyaggwe side.

Airtel Uganda Sales and Distribution Director Ali Balunywa congratulated the winners and reaffirmed the company's commitment to the partnership with the Buganda Kingdom.

Balunywa said the tournament continues to nurture young talent and unite communities through football.

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, also congratulated Kyaggwe on their historic triumph.

Kyaggwe had lost the 2024 final to Buddu before finally capturing silverware this year.

The 2026 edition concluded with thousands of fans witnessing the county's breakthrough moment.

Airtel Uganda hailed the Masaza Cup as more than a competition, citing its role in promoting discipline and teamwork.

The victory ends Kyaggwe's long wait for the coveted trophy since the tournament's revival in 2004.

How Kyaggwe won the 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup

Kyaggwe defeated Gomba 1-0 at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium on 31 October 2026, with George Isingoma Kato scoring the only goal in the second half to secure the county's first title.

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