Sports 10 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tooro Masaza Cup Resumes October 18 Following King Oyo's Passing
The annual Tooro Masaza Cup football tournament is set to resume on October 18, after a period of mourning for the late King of Tooro, His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The competition was temporarily halted due to the King's passing. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/tooro-masaza-cup-returns-october-18-after-king-oyo-s-death-5627632
The highly anticipated Tooro Masaza Cup football competition will restart on Thursday, October 18, 2024, following a pause occasioned by the mourning period for the late King of Tooro. The decision to resume the tournament was made by the Tooro Kingdom’s organizing committee, emphasizing the importance of continuing the cultural and sporting event.
The tournament, which showcases the footballing talent from various counties within the Tooro Kingdom, had reached its semi-final stage before the suspension. All participating teams and fans are now preparing for the resumption of the matches, eager to see which teams will advance to the final.
Mwenge South County has already secured their place in the semi-finals and is awaiting the outcome of the remaining matches to determine their opponent. The competition is a significant event for the kingdom, fostering unity and providing a platform for young athletes.
Further details regarding the specific match schedules and venues for the semi-finals and subsequent final will be announced by the organizing committee in the coming days. The kingdom anticipates a strong turnout and a competitive conclusion to the tournament.