The Airtel Masaza Cup 2026 continued to gather momentum with an action-packed Game Day Three that produced thrilling encounters, surprise victories and significant movement across all three groups. As the first round of the group stage reaches its halfway point, several counties have strengthened their ambitions of reaching the knockout stages while others are already under immense pressure to revive their campaigns.
Nine matches were played across the Bulange, Masengere and Muganzirwazza groups, with home sides enjoying another productive weekend.
Match Results
- Buvuma 2-1 Buluuli
- Busujju 1-0 Kyaddondo
- Buddu 1-0 Buweekula
- Ssese 3-0 Busiro
- Kyaggwe 2-1 Bulemeezi
- Mawokota 1-0 Gomba
- Butambala 1-0 Ssingo
- Bugerere 2-0 Kabula
- Mawogola 1-0 Kooki
Busujju Maintain Perfect Start in Bulange Group
Busujju remain the team to beat in the Bulange Group after edging Kyaddondo 1-0 to register their third consecutive victory. Their flawless start has seen them collect the maximum nine points from three matches, giving them a comfortable lead at the summit.
Buddu continued to pile pressure on the leaders with another narrow victory, defeating Buweekula 1-0 to move to seven points, while Buvuma's entertaining 2-1 victory over Buluuli lifted them to six points and kept them firmly in the qualification race.
At the opposite end of the table, Buluuli remain without a point after suffering a third straight defeat, while Kyaddondo's struggles continued as they remain on just two points.
Bulange Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Busujju | 9 |
| 2 | Buddu | 7 |
| 3 | Buvuma | 6 |
| 4 | Kyaddondo | 2 |
| 5 | Buweekula | 1 |
| 6 | Buluuli | 0 |
Kyaggwe Stay Perfect Despite Bulemeezi Resistance
Masengere Group continues to be one of the most competitive sections, but Kyaggwe have established themselves as early favourites.
Kyaggwe maintained their perfect record after overcoming Bulemeezi 2-1 in an entertaining contest. The victory ensured they remain unbeaten with three wins in three matches, opening up a three-point advantage over second-placed Mawokota.
One of the biggest stories of the weekend came at Mawokota, where the hosts stunned record champions Gomba with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The result revived Mawokota's campaign while dealing Gomba a significant setback in the race for automatic qualification.
Elsewhere, Ssese produced arguably the most convincing performance of the weekend, dismantling Busiro 3-0 to climb into third place with four points.
Masengere Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyaggwe | 9 |
| 2 | Mawokota | 6 |
| 3 | Ssese | 4 |
| 4 | Gomba | 4 |
| 5 | Bulemeezi | 1 |
| 6 | Busiro | 1 |
Butambala Hold Firm in Muganzirwazza
Butambala continued their unbeaten run with another disciplined display, defeating Ssingo 1-0 to move onto seven points and remain leaders of the Muganzirwazza Group.
Bugerere also strengthened their position after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kabula, moving to five points, while Mawogola earned an important 1-0 win against Kooki to keep themselves firmly in contention.
With only a few points separating second and fourth place, the Muganzirwazza Group remains wide open heading into the next round.
Muganzirwazza Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butambala | 7 |
| 2 | Bugerere | 5 |
| 3 | Ssingo | 4 |
| 4 | Mawogola | 4 |
| 5 | Kooki | 2 |
| 6 | Kabula | 1 |
Round Four Fixtures: Masengere Group Takes Centre Stage
Attention now shifts to Game Day Four, where the Masengere Group returns with three fixtures that could significantly reshape the standings.
Saturday, 11 July
Ssese vs Kyaggwe
Venue: Lutoboka Playground
Kick-off: 3:00 PM
League leaders Kyaggwe will face one of their toughest assignments so far against a confident Ssese side that heads into the match after an emphatic 3-0 victory. A win for Kyaggwe would strengthen their grip on top spot, while Ssese have an opportunity to move closer to the summit.
Sunday, 12 July
Bulemeezi vs Gomba
Venue: Kasana, Luweero
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Both sides desperately need maximum points. Gomba will be eager to bounce back after their shock defeat to Mawokota, while Bulemeezi are still searching for only their second positive result of the campaign after collecting just one point from three matches.
Sunday, 12 July
Busiro vs Mawokota
Venue: Trinity College Nabbingo
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Fresh from upsetting Gomba, Mawokota travel to Busiro with confidence high and the chance to close the gap on leaders Kyaggwe. Busiro, meanwhile, must recover from their heavy loss to Ssese if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Race for the Knockout Stage Intensifies
After three rounds, Busujju and Kyaggwe are the only teams with perfect records, each boasting nine points from three matches. Butambala also remain unbeaten and continue to lead the Muganzirwazza Group.
With every point becoming increasingly valuable, Round Four promises to be decisive, particularly in the Masengere Group, where Kyaggwe, Mawokota, Ssese and Gomba are all still firmly in the hunt for qualification.
As the Airtel Masaza Cup 2026 gathers pace, the battle for places in the knockout rounds is becoming more intense, setting the stage for another exciting weekend of Buganda's premier county football competition
