Sports 1 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Kyaggwe Claims Historic Masaza Cup Triumph After 22-Year Wait

George Isingoma Kato scored the decisive second-half goal to lift Kyaggwe to a historic Masaza Cup victory, ending a 22-year drought for the title. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/kyaggwe-end-22-year-wait-for-masaza-cup-glory-5654902

Kyaggwe has finally broken a 22-year championship drought to lift the prestigious Masaza Cup title in a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

The decisive moment of the match came from second-half substitute George Isingoma Kato. Coming off the bench to inject fresh energy into the attack, Kato capitalized on a crucial scoring opportunity to find the back of the net.

His clinical finish proved to be the difference maker, sending the traveling supporters and the entire Kyaggwe region into wild celebrations. The triumph marks a massive milestone for the team, erasing memories of past disappointments and years of near-misses in the Buganda kingdom tournament.

Players and coaching staff praised the resilience of the squad throughout the grueling campaign. Overcoming tough opposition and immense pressure, Kyaggwe maintained their focus to secure the coveted trophy.

Read more details about the match on the Daily Monitor.