Fan craze on the road to Masaza Cup final

People in Lukaya, Nyendo and Masaka all claiming to be of Buddu Ssazza, early Saturday headed off to Kampala in style ahead of the Masaza Cup final between Buddu and Ssingo at Namboole stadium. The much-anticipated match will be officially witness by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.

New Vision’s Ashraf Saif-llah was on the road and captured some of the moments . . .

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Joseph Mubiru, a Ssingo fan, is pictured here in Nyendo trying to make a quick buck out of the hype

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These fans dangerously hitch a ride on this truck. High adrenaline rush, very daring indeed.

WARNING: Do not try this at home or anywhere else!

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Excitement in the air as fans head to Kampala. It's a big big day for local (read Buganda) football

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The presence of the Kabaka at Namoole stadium to grace the match is very much anticipated by his beloved people

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This is as crazy as it could get! Don't confuse this for Halloween . . .

 OK, look away now if you don't have ice in your nerves . . .

 

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It's on. It's the Masaza Cup final. Who will take it? Buddu or Ssingo?