Entebbe based Masavu F.C opened their 2016/17 Fufa Big League season with a 1-0 victory over Synergy F.C at their Katabi football grounds on Thursday. Towering Solomon Wafula on loan from Proline F.C put Masavu ahead in the second half after he scored a thunderous shot from the 18 yard box thanks to Bhetto Bashir’s brilliant pass. Masavu enjoyed a brilliant first half though Kenneth Tumusiime, Bhetto Bashir and Solomon Wafula squandered several clear cut chances. Synergy had their goal disallowed after Masavu goalie Wasswa Yusuf was fouled. This time Masavu played without two of their senior players Onesmus Andama who is recuperating from an injury and Charles Odeke whose absence is still not yet clear.
Masavu bolstered their side with new season signings including; Ddumba Sadala (Lweza), Wafula Solomon (Proline), Brian Nsubuga, John Semwanga, James Mukasa, Kataito Rashid Kawuma. Onduparaka trio Bhetto Bashir who is still recuperating from a bout of Malaria, Pelle Best and Ngang Atak also joined the Entebbe based side. Defender Douglas Muganga, Goalie Godwin Buule and Livingstone Kawuma were released by the Club. Masavu will host Premier League side Onduparaka in a friendly match on Sunday at the Katabi Football Ground.
Newly appointed Masavu head coach Allan Kabonge hailed his players for giving him a victory on his league debut and revealed that his target is to take Masavu to the Premier League.
I’m happy that my players have given me the victory on my league debut and the fantastic display they have exhibited today. My style of play is low balls because I want the spectators to enjoy the game. I made a couple of new signings to bolster the team and I believe this season Masavu will be a force to reckon with, Kabonge told entebbenews.
Elsewhere visiting Entebbe F.C were held to 1-all draw by Mbarara City F.C.
