Buweekula County secured a well-deserved third-place finish in the highly anticipated Masaza Cup finals, defeating Kyadondo County 3-1 in a thrilling encounter at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The early morning kickoff at 10 AM saw a packed stadium, with fans arriving as early as 2 AM to secure their spots and witness the day’s footballing spectacle.
The match was a showcase of skill and determination, with Buweekula’s forward, Shafik Nyanzi, emerging as the star of the show.
Nyanzi’s hat-trick, scored in the 12th, 19th, and 70th minutes, proved decisive. His clinical finishing left Kyadondo’s defense helpless, giving Buweekula a commanding lead.
Kyadondo managed to pull one back through Datham Mubiru in the 73rd minute, but it was too little too late.
Buweekula held on to claim the third-place trophy, sending their passionate fans into a frenzy of celebration.
As the dust settled on this exciting match, all eyes turn to the main event: the championship clash between Kyaggwe and Buddu, scheduled for 3 PM.