Defending Champions Buweekula Crash Out of Massaza Cup

What the report says

Buweekula’s bid to retain the Massaza Cup has ended in the group stage, according to Nile Post. The defending champions finished fourth in their group with 12 points and were eliminated after a 3-1 loss to Busujju in their final match on Sunday. As a result, they did not qualify for the quarter-finals.

The result marked an early exit for a side that had won the tournament last season but was unable to repeat that form this year. Nile Post reported that inconsistent performances across the campaign left Buweekula outside the qualification spots and added to a recurring pattern in the competition, with titleholders often struggling to progress beyond the group stage in the following edition.

Buweekula chairperson Richard Kassumba thanked fans, leaders, sponsors and other supporters for backing the team throughout the tournament. Head coach Ibrahim Kyobe also praised the players’ effort and commitment, saying the team would take lessons from the experience and return stronger.

The outcome matters because the Massaza Cup remains a major Buganda football competition, and Buweekula’s elimination clears the way for other teams to advance in the knockout phase. More broadly, the report reflects the difficulty of defending a regional title in a tightly contested tournament, even for former champions.