The sixth edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup will kick off on July 8 in Mayuge with the organisers emphasizing youthful football development (18 years and below) from everyone saza team.

This was emphasized during the tournament launch meeting chaired by Isa Magoola at the kingdom headquarters at Bugembe.

Magoola warned that no saza team will be allowed to play a match without five players who are 18 years old and below.

"We are in a take-off period for developing football among the youths, so we have put up a strategy where everyone must field at least five players who are aged 18 and below. You must comply," said Magoola.

Football fans from Bwondha, Mayuge district will have a feel of the opening fixture of the sixth edition of the Masaza Cup opening match between Bunhole Bunanumba and Bunha on July 8 at Bwondha playground.

It will indeed be another exciting fixture that will no doubt draw a huge crowd to witness another historic opening match like the previous ones have in other regions.

During the preparation meeting for the tournament chaired by Isa Magoola at the Busoga kingdom headquarters at Bugembe Jinja, the committee decided to use the rotational system for the opening matches to spread the game to the furthest areas in Busoga region as a tool to make the locals feel the vibe of the competition.

The committee includes chairperson Isa Magoola, vice chairperson Alfred Okurut, vice-chairperson Moses Waisswa, General secretary Rajab Mukose, Media Jacob Yateesa, and David Mwesigwa.

Referees representatives Asuman Kityo Ssozi, Women's representative Janet Nanyonjo as well as Busoga kingdom representative Matiya Wakalali.