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David GOMBE
Kansai Plascon Uganda has continued its assist for grassroots soccer growth and neighborhood empowerment as a co-sponsor of the 2026 Masaza Cup match, constructing on a partnership with the match that has been in place since 2023.
Now in its twenty second version, the Masaza Cup stays one among Uganda’s most influential grassroots soccer tournaments, bringing collectively 18 counties from throughout Buganda in a contest that continues to advertise expertise, unity, self-discipline, cultural pleasure and neighborhood participation.
The 2026 season is about to kick off on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with defending champions Buweekula taking over Kyaddondo at NTC Mubende Stadium in Buweekula. The opening fixture is anticipated to set the tone for one more thrilling season of soccer, fan ardour and cultural celebration throughout the Kingdom.
As a part of the opening spherical of fixtures, Plascon-sponsored Buddu FC will start its marketing campaign in opposition to Buluuli on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Kitovu Sports activities Area. Plascon’s assist for each the broader Masaza Cup match and Buddu FC displays the model’s long-term perception within the energy of soccer to create alternative, strengthen communities and encourage younger folks.
“Plascon is proud to proceed standing with Buganda Kingdom in supporting the Masaza Cup, a match that has grown into one of the vital vital platforms for grassroots soccer growth in Uganda. Past the competitors, the Masaza Cup brings communities collectively, creates alternatives for younger gamers, and celebrates the wealthy cultural identification of Buganda by sport. As a model, we imagine in partnerships that uplift folks, and our continued assist displays our dedication to nurturing expertise and strengthening neighborhood pleasure,” stated Daniel Kayongo, the Plascon Head of Advertising.
Through the years, the Masaza Cup has grown into greater than a soccer competitors. It has turn out to be a strong motion that unites communities throughout Buganda, offers younger footballers a platform to showcase their expertise, and contributes to the event of Uganda’s wider soccer ecosystem. Many gamers who’ve featured within the match have gone on to play at larger ranges, together with the Uganda Premier League and the nationwide crew.
Talking on the launch, the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, stated the Masaza Cup stays an vital platform for uniting folks throughout the Kingdom of Buganda and throughout Uganda, noting that many gamers who’ve featured within the match have gone on to symbolize the nation on the highest degree. He added that past selling unity, the match continues to find and develop expertise, present significant engagement for younger folks, create earnings alternatives throughout the soccer ecosystem, and mobilise communities round vital causes such because the battle in opposition to HIV/AIDS.
For Plascon, the match aligns strongly with the model’s Twaake platform, which celebrates unity, color, ardour and collective pleasure. Via Twaake, Plascon continues to rally followers to assist their groups whereas reinforcing the connection between sport, identification and neighborhood spirit.
“Our sponsorship of each the Masaza Cup and Buddu FC speaks to Plascon’s long-term perception within the energy of soccer to encourage younger folks and remodel communities. The match offers gamers from throughout the 18 counties an opportunity to showcase their expertise, whereas additionally creating moments of unity, ardour and shared identification amongst followers. Because the 2026 version begins, we’re excited to see one other season of self-discipline, teamwork and excellence, and we want Buddu FC and all collaborating groups a profitable match,” Kayongo added.
Plascon’s partnership with the Buganda Kingdom extends past soccer. Through the years, the model has labored intently with the Kingdom on initiatives that assist tradition, heritage, neighborhood growth and social progress. These embody contributions in the direction of the refurbishment of key Kingdom landmarks comparable to Bulange Mengo and Twekobe, in addition to assist for initiatives in areas comparable to agriculture, schooling and healthcare.
