• Bukedea North 1-1 St Mary’s Kitende

St Mary’s Kitende played to a one-all draw against Bukedea Comprehensive Secondary School North in a USSSA Boys’ Football Championship encounter in Lira.

The Wakiso District champions came in the game with pedigree and experience but Bukedea Comprehensive was motivated and ready to put up a fight.

It was not a good game for the eye since it was covered by tense emotions, forced errors and hoofing of the ball proving the pressure from both sets of players.

Uthman Kaaya broke the deadlock midway through the opening stanza as Bukedea Comprehensive took a deserved lead of the game.

However, Kitende returned in the second half more composed and that helped them build some attacks pushing Bukedea on the back foot.

With 15 minutes to play, Denis Kisiriko nodded home as Kitende levelled matters in the closely contested encounter.

In the dying minutes, Kitende’s right back Collins Ochata collided with Bukedea’s forward Marcus Mukisa in what looked like to be a nasty challenge.

Mukisa was rushed in hospital and by the time this report is being done we have not gotten any update on the state of the young talent.

Up next, Kitende will take on Lubiri Secondary School while Bukedea will lock horns with Seroma High School.

The ongoing championship is set to run for 10 days in Lira City and all the semifinalists will represent the country in the East Africa Games.

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USSSA Boys’ Football 2026

Host school: Lira Town College, Lira – Northern Uganda

• Game day one: Monday, 11th May

The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Boys’ football competition officially kicks off with game day one on Monday, 11th May at various playgrounds in Lira city, Northern Uganda.

A total of 64 schools have converged in Lira city for arguably the biggest boys’ football competition in Uganda.

Thirty two games will be played during the opening day across the different grounds.

There are different kick off times set for 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm with a maximum of 8 games at each interval.

Kampala region runners up Kyadondo SS take on Kigumba Intensive SS at the Lira P7 grounds in one of the early kick off duels at 9 AM.

In other contests; Madina Islamic plays Kitgum Standard at Dr Obote II ground, tournamentLira Town College College face NUMASA SS and Ngora High take on Kitara SS at Lango College III.

The defending champions Buddo SS face Teso College Aloet at Lira Town College ground in a 11 am contest.

Mengo SS will tussle Ibanda at Lango College III and Bukedea Comprehensive School South takes on PP Newton at Lango College I ground.

In the highlights of the 2 PM games; Standard High School Ndejje, winners of the Luweero region will play Mukono Kings at Lira P7 ground, Busia SS tussles St Kagwa Bushenyi High at Dr Obote II and Bukedea Comprehensive School North will play St Mary’s Boarding School at the Lango College III playground.

The day will climax with the 4 PM fixtures involving Amus College School against Trinity College Abilomino at the Dr Obote II ground, Seroma Christian High School with Lubiri SS at Lira UTC ground and Nkoma SS against Lira’s Mentor SS at the Lango College III playground.

“We traveled well and are set for competition. The boys are ready for action” Lubiri SS head coach Dan Segawa remarked.

The schools officially reported at the games’ village (Lira Town College) on Sunday, 10th May 2026.

The official opening ceremony is slated for Tuesday, 12th May 2026.

The best four schools will earn tickets to represent Uganda at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro city, Tanzania this August.

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​In a monumental performance that will be etched in the school’s sporting history, Rines SS were crowned the USSSA Wakiso Zone Girls’ Football champions after a tense and dramatic victory over perennial rivals St. Noa Girls.

​The final, which lived up to its high-stakes billing, ended in a 1-1 stalemate after regulation time.

With neither side able to find a winner, the match was decided by a tense penalty shootout, where Rines SS emerged triumphant, winning 3-1.

​The undisputed star of the day was Rines SS goalkeeper Bridget Nansamba, whose composure under pressure proved to be the difference-maker.

Facing a series of high-stakes spot-kicks, Nansamba put on a masterclass, saving three penalties to secure the trophy for her side.

​Reflecting on the historic win, an emotional Nansamba shared the weight of the moment.

“I am so happy for saving my team in such a challenging situation. This is our first trophy at this level and the feeling is unexplainable,” Nansamba said.

“It’s the first time for us to beat St. Noa Girls. They have been a hard nut to crack, but we finally made it, and I thank everyone who has been part of the journey,” she added.

​The victory marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the Wakiso Zone. St. Noa Girls have long served as the benchmark for success in the region, often proving difficult to overcome.

Breaking that barrier has provided a massive confidence boost for the Rines SS squad as they prepare for the upcoming national championships.

​Looking ahead, Nansamba is focused on maintaining the momentum.

​”Going into the nationals, I am confident we shall do all it takes to win something. As a team, we have prepared and we shall keep preparing so that we can keep the winning streak alive.”

​Beyond individual brilliance, the victory was underscored by the strong relationship between the team and their supporters.

Nansamba was quick to acknowledge the vital role played by the fans, who remained loyal even during challenging patches throughout the season.

​”We thank the crowd for being behind us,” she added. “Even when sometimes the results hardly go our way, the team keeps backing us.”

​With this maiden zone title firmly in the trophy cabinet, Rines SS now turns their full attention to the national stage, carrying the belief that they have finally emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Ugandan girls’ football.

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