Kitara President Calls on Football Stakeholders to Tap Into Masaza Cup Fan Base

What the report says

Kitara Football Club president Deo Kasozi has urged football stakeholders in Uganda to make better use of the strong support base associated with the Masaza Cup, saying it could help clubs attract bigger crowds and wider interest. His comments followed an apparent show of support from Masaza Cup fans, especially from Kyaggwe, who travelled to Hoima to back Kitara during a CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round first leg against Mogadishu City.

According to Nile Post, Kasozi said the turnout highlighted a fan culture that could be redirected toward domestic clubs and other football activities if administrators build stronger links with those supporters. He suggested that the enthusiasm around the Buganda Kingdom’s county tournament represents a broader audience that football organisers should not ignore. The article frames this as an opportunity for Ugandan clubs to deepen fan engagement beyond traditional followings.

Kitara won the match 2-1 after a comeback, with Jimmy Kalema scoring both goals to secure an advantage before the return leg. The club is due to host Mogadishu City again at Hoima City Stadium, and tickets are already being sold for the fixture, which will decide whether Kitara advances in the continental competition. More broadly, the report places Kasozi’s remarks in the context of Uganda’s efforts to grow support for club football through already-popular local tournaments.