Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Suspends, Reschedules Amasaza Cup Fixture

The Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has suspended all activities, including the Amasaza Cup 2024, which was scheduled to take place today, 11 December 2024, in Kagadi, to eulogize fallen regional footballer Bebe Ali and Princess Ruth Kabajumba, the elder sister of the Omukama of Bunyoro, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I.
Just a day after the launch of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Amasaza Cup tournament at Hoima Booma Grounds on Monday, 9 December, the kingdom has suspended the matches that were meant to happen this week, including today, Tuesday, in Kagadi District.
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The suspension is in respect of the burial of Princess Ruth Kabajumba, the elder sister of the King of Bunyoro, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, which takes place today in Kinfufu, Mbarara.
As a sign of mourning, all kingdom flags have been raised to half-mast for the past two days, 10 and 11 December 2024, in honor of the late princess.
The Amasaza Cup 2024 has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, 14 December 2024, at Kagadi Model Stadium, Kagadi District, at exactly 3 PM.
According to the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga, the decision to suspend activities and reschedule the Amasaza Cup 2024 was made out of respect for the late princess and to allow the kingdom to pay its last respects.
“We understand that this may cause some inconvenience to our participants and stakeholders, but we believe that paying our last respects to our dear princess takes precedence,” said Byakutaga.
Several citizens have joined in mourning Princess Ruth Kabajumba, extending their condolences and sympathies to the Royal family.
The postponement of the Amasaza competitions for Kagadi District also followed a request by members of the sports fraternity in the district, following the demise of Bebe Ali, who was a captain of Kagadi Football Club. He will be laid to rest today.
“Bebe is a known sportsman in Kagadi. He has played football, held our flag high, and was also a coach-player. So, the fact that he is being laid to rest today in Kagadi, we listened to the call from the sportsmen in Kagadi,” Byakutaga added.