Buweekula Still Searching for First Win After Narrow Defeat to Buddu
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At a glance
- Buweekula Ssaza lost 1-0 to Buddu in a Masaza Cup match, remaining winless in the tournament.
- The defeat puts pressure on Buweekula as the group stage progresses.
- Buweekula's coach and county chief remain optimistic about their chances of advancing.
Buweekula Ssaza is still searching for its first win in the Masaza Cup after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Buddu Ssaza at the NTC Grounds in Mubende. The loss marks the third consecutive match without a victory for Buweekula, intensifying the pressure as the group stage reaches a critical point. Hundreds of supporters created a vibrant atmosphere, but the home team could not secure a draw.
We expected a better performance. The team must improve if we are to progress in this tournament.
Supporters expressed disappointment with the performance, with one stating, "We expected a better performance. The team must improve if we are to progress in this tournament." Despite the setback, Buweekula County chief Andrew Mukasa remains hopeful. "This result is disappointing, but our qualification hopes are still alive. We must regroup and focus on the remaining matches," he said.
This result is disappointing, but our qualification hopes are still alive. We must regroup and focus on the remaining matches.
Buddu head coach Eric Kisuze attributed the victory to thorough preparation and tactical discipline, noting, "We studied Buweekula carefully and our game plan worked. The players showed great discipline and deserved the victory." Buddu captain Siraj Massembe called the win important but stressed the need for continued focus, stating, "This is an important win for us, but there is still a long way to go. We have to keep working hard and stay focused."
We studied Buweekula carefully and our game plan worked. The players showed great discipline and deserved the victory.
Buweekula will host Busujju next Sunday, aiming to end their winless streak, while Buddu seeks to build on their momentum.
This is an important win for us, but there is still a long way to go. We have to keep working hard and stay focused.
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