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Gomba County Unveils Squad for Masaza Cup Title Bid

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gomba County has revealed a 32-player squad aiming to win their sixth Masaza Cup title.
  • The team's technical staff and management expressed confidence in the squad's ability to secure the championship.
  • Gomba will begin its campaign on June 21 against Busiro, with the tournament kicking off on June 13.

Gomba County has officially announced its 32-man squad, setting its sights on clinching a record sixth Masaza Cup title. The squad was unveiled at PTC Playground in Kabulasoke before a substantial gathering of Gomba and Buweekula supporters.

Our target this season is to win the sixth trophy. We carefully assessed all players and selected the best group capable of achieving that goal. We believe this team can deliver success for Gomba.

— Resty Mbatide NamugemaExpressing confidence in the Gomba squad's ability to win the Masaza Cup.

The team comprises three goalkeepers: Bashir Senyonga, Lawrence Kimera, and Benson Sekatawa. The defense will be anchored by Fahad Aniku, Henry Tumusiime, Collins Semanda, Shafic Siranyi, Herbert Onenarach, Hamza Ntangungira, Peter Gava, and Brian Ogwal. The midfield boasts ten players, including Patrick Serunjoji, Osamah Nkuse, Dirisa Masembe, Joseph Kizza, Peter Kyomuhendo, Murshid Kiyinji, Isma Kibirige, Owen Mawejje, Alfred Sebunya, and Moses Abiti. The attacking force includes Robert Sewanyana, Joram Kalyesubula, Jackson Semugabi, Muhammad Meddie Kasule, Hassan Waiswa, Hassan Lukoye, Simon Okwi, Benon Chandia, Alvin Kitiibwa, and Raymond Othieno.

Gomba is known for success and that is why we are called Masaza champions. You have the responsibility of protecting that legacy and ensuring that the sixth trophy returns home.

— Petron Daniel Hindia MwesigyeUrging players to uphold Gomba's winning tradition.

The technical team is led by head coach Felix Sekabuza, supported by assistants David Sozi, Alex Kizito, and Lawrence Nduga, with Regans Lule overseeing goalkeeping duties. Gomba team manager Resty Mbatide Namugema conveyed strong confidence in the selected players' capability to achieve the championship goal. "Our target this season is to win the sixth trophy. We carefully assessed all players and selected the best group capable of achieving that goal. We believe this team can deliver success for Gomba," Mbatide stated. Gomba County Chief Kitunzi Mugabi Fred Williams emphasized unity as crucial for success, urging stakeholders to work together. The 2026 Masaza Cup commences on June 13, with Gomba scheduled to play its opening match against Busiro on June 21.

Unity will be key to achieving our objective this season. If everyone works together, success will come. I wish you all the best as you embark on this journey.

— Kitunzi Mugabi Fred WilliamsHighlighting the importance of unity among stakeholders for achieving the Masaza Cup goal.
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Originally published by AllAfrica Uganda in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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