There was a major scare for the Airtel Masaza Cup fraternity on Sunday after the match officials who handled the Busiro versus Ssese fixture were involved in a road accident shortly after the final whistle.
The refereeing team, led by Edward Ssekajugo and assisted by Nakasita and Aaron Kasozi, was reportedly travelling to catch a ferry from the Ssese Islands back to the mainland when the accident occurred.
Initial reports indicate that the officials were rushing to make the scheduled ferry after completing their match assignments. The incident raised immediate concern among football stakeholders, with fears over the welfare of those on board.
Fortunately, there were no fatalities, providing a huge sense of relief to the Masaza Cup community. While details about possible injuries and the cause of the accident remain limited, all the officials involved are reported to have survived the crash.
The incident comes just hours after the officials had overseen the Matchday Three encounter between Busiro and Ssese in the 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup.
More information is expected to emerge as authorities and competition organizers assess the situation. The thoughts of the football fraternity remain with the referees and everyone affected by the accident as they recover from the ordeal.
