Matchday One of the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup burst into life with a blend of tight contests, statement victories and early signals of intent, as Kyaggwe, Ssingo, Buddu, Butambala and Busujju emerged as the opening day winners.
Kyaggwe delivered arguably the most composed performance of the round, grinding out a disciplined 1-0 away victory over Mawokota at Buwama Playground.
Lauben Lubwama’s clinical finish proved decisive, underlining their credentials as early contenders.
Ssingo also made a strong start, edging Kabula 2-1 in an entertaining contest in Mityana.
Their attacking sharpness and resilience could set the tone for a serious title push this campaign.
At Kitovu Sports Arena, Buddu thrilled their home crowd with a 2-1 triumph over Buluuli.
The three-time champions showed both composure and cutting edge to secure maximum points and lay down an early marker.
Elsewhere, Butambala needed just a single moment of quality to see off Mawogola, with Dassan Mubiru’s strike sealing a narrow 1-0 win at Kibibi Secondary School Playground.
Busujju matched that efficiency, edging Buvuma by the same scoreline at Kakindu Stadium to join the early pace-setters.
The opening round also produced three stalemates, including a symbolic curtain-raiser.
Defending champions Buweekula were held to a goalless draw by 2008 winners Kyaddondo at Mubende NTC Grounds, a result that hinted at a fiercely competitive title defence.
Busiro and Gomba could not be separated in another 0-0 draw at Nabbingo, while Ssese and Bulemeezi shared the spoils in a 1-1 encounter at Lutoboka Playground.
Raymond Kayemba had given the islanders the lead before Shafic Nyanzi restored parity for the visitors.
Bugerere and Kooki also settled for a 1-1 draw in Ntenjeru, rounding off a matchday that produced 13 goals across nine fixtures, with five wins and two goalless outcomes.
With early momentum already shaping narratives, attention now turns to Matchday Two, where teams will look to build consistency and assert dominance in what promises to be another fiercely contested Masaza campaign.
