Kobs overcome Buffaloes to book Uganda Cup final date with Pirates
The victory takes Kobs to their 17th Uganda Cup final, where they will be seeking to add to their eight previous triumphs.
Kobs players push the ball against Douglas Musoke of Buffaloes in the Uganda Cup rugby title chase at Lugogo Kyadondo ground. Kobs won 36-29 on November 11 2026. (Photo: Silvano Kibuuka)
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KCB Kobs will face Pirates in the Uganda Cup final after beating Buffaloes 36-29 in Saturday's semi-final at Kyadondo Rugby Club, setting up another attempt to secure their ninth title.
The victory takes Kobs to their 17th Uganda Cup final, where they will be seeking to add to their eight previous triumphs.
New signing Mark William Lukwago led the charge with two tries and was named Most Valuable Player of the day. Ian Munyani and Edirne Ssempebwa also crossed the try line as Kobs registered four tries.
Rasul Abiriga added three conversions and two penalties, although he missed one kick.
Kobs players break through the Buffaloes' wall in the Uganda Cup rugby title chase at Lugogo Kyadondo ground. Kobs won 36-29 on November 11 2026. (Photo: Silvano Kibuuka)
Lukwago attributed the victory to the team's preparation, saying they had studied Buffaloes' performance against Impis and used the lessons to shape their game plan.
He said Kobs would adopt a similar approach against Pirates as they seek to lift the trophy.
“We have reached our 17th Uganda Cup final and are fighting to win our ninth trophy. We are going to prepare for Pirates the same way we did for Buffaloes,” said Lukwago.
“We are going to use the same script to organise the team but also correct our mistakes and improve our discipline because we received two yellow cards,” said Makarama, who previously played for Pirates.
For Buffaloes, the defeat ended their hopes of reaching their first Uganda Cup final. Captain Joseph Teko said a poor start left his side struggling to recover.
“We slept at the beginning, and it became difficult to catch up with Kobs. We are now going to concentrate on other competitions, hoping to return stronger next year for the Uganda Cup,” said Teko.
Buffaloes also missed two early penalty attempts through Yasin Wasswa, setbacks that proved costly. Wasswa later recovered to score two penalties and two conversions.
Aaron Tukei, Moses Watmon, Leonard Nkiku and Daniel Oketa scored Buffaloes' four tries, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Kobs from advancing.