Busiro Ssaza football team, led by their chief Owek Ssebwana Charles Kiberu Kisiliza, has officially unveiled a 28-man squad for the 2025 Masaza Cup edition. The squad was revealed at Setema Ssaza ground,  home of  Busiro where they won a friendly match against Kyandodo 2-0.

Masaka, Uganda. The Airtel Masaza Cup 2025 roared to life under the vibrant, expectant atmosphere of a packed Kitovu Arena as hosts Buddu locked horns with arch-rivals Gomba in the traditional curtain-raiser. While the absence of His Majesty the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, currently in Germany receiving medical attention, cast a subdued note, the passion of Buganda football burned fiercely. Representing the Kingdom, the Katikiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, graced the occasion, witnessed by key partners Centenary Bank and Plascon represented by Benjamin Bicung Plascon Marketing coordinator .Buddu claim a hard-fought 1-0 victory sealed by a dramatic late Chrispus Sseruwuge goal.

With five titles clinched in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2017 and lately 2020, Gomba has lost in the final on multiple occasions. Gomba now eyes an unprecedented sixth title in as many seasons. Preparations to have a successful season in 2025 are already underway with the management team, technical docket and playing staff fully in place.

On Sunday, 8th June 2025, Gomba management officially unveiled the seasonal squad at home venue of Kabulasoke PTC playground. Oweek. Kitunzi Mugabi Fredrick William, the head chief of Gomba officially welcomed the management committee members, technical officials and the players to the “winning team”.

The event was well graced by the Rt.Rev Bishop Michael Lubowa (Central Buganda Diocese) blessing the ceremony. There was also friendly match with Ssingo Ssaza which witnessed Gomba sail to a 2-0 victory.

New signings Micheal Abura and Robert Ssewanyana scored the goals for the Lions.

Gomba Ssaza squad of players and officials

The full squad:

Goalkeepers

Williams Kafeero, Julius  Ssenyonjo and Musa Kyazze.

 Defenders

Isaac Apenyo, Frank Tabbu, Razak Mumbere, Hassan Penso Nsubuga, Herbert Onen (team captain), Ronald Fungalo, Meddie Mutamba and Alex Mutebi.

midfielders

Nicolas Kirabira, Dirisa Masembe, Lawrence Kakande, Peterson Mudulu, Sande Yiga, Micheal Abura and Bosco Kanyike  

Forwards

Richard Lwanyaga, Joseph Ssewaali, Calvin Otim, Robert Ssewanyana, Simon Peter Okwi, Alvin Kitiibwa, Ibrahim Sulundu, Denis Kkonde, Ibra Mulwana, Jeremiah Rwotho Jabira, Thomas Tebasiima and Eric Wabuziba.

Committee

• Patron -Daniel Mwesigye
• Chairperson - Andrew Musasiizi. Musasiizi
• Anita Nantale – Vice chairman administration
• Swaibu Luzinda – Vice president Technical
• Derrick Nsubuga Luliibe - General secretary.
• Resty Mbatidde Namugema - Publicity and media (public relations).
• Emmanuel Steven Yamulemye -Security operations personnel.
• Jafari Kalule - Team manager
• Hassan Sendi - Team doctor.

Technical team

• Simon “Ddunga” Ddungu - head coach.
• Simon Ggita - first assistant
• William Ssuubi - fitness coach.
• Jamaada “Body Love” Magaasi - Goalkeeping coach

Gomba is in Bulange group with 2022 winners Busiro, 2011 champions Buluuli, Busujju and islanders Ssese.

This year’s championship officially kicks off on Saturday 21stJune 2025 between the title holders Buddu and Gomba  at Kitovu Sports Arena.

The Buganda Masaza football tournament does not accommodate players who have elevated to the FUFA Big league status, those who have played for the senior national team (Uganda Cranes) and the U-23 side (Uganda Kobs).

This championship is not only credited for providing a viable platform for player development, but also, to administrators, referees, journalists and other sectors as stadium managers, stewards and othe