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SQUASH: 3rd Professor Mutebile memorial tourney lives to anticipated billing as Kadoma, Njeri triumph

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6 months ago

April 22, 2026

Elliot Michael

2026 Professor Mutebi Memorial Squash championship:

Men main final:

Paul Kadoma Kasirye 3-0 Ivan Wasswa

Set scores: 11-06, 11-09, 11-07

Ladies final:

Elizabeth Musiimenta 0-3 Jane Njeri

Set scores: 08-11, 06-11, 09-11

Plate Event:

Final: Sam Mwogeza 3-0 Steven Magero

U-12:

Winner: Aaron Isabirye
Runners up: Usam Ssemakula

Semi-finalists: Isreal Buyondo & Zion Mwesigwa

Seniors:

Winner: William Byaruhanga
Runners up: Steven Magero

Kampala Club Limited Squash courts were a bive hive of activity during the third edition of the Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile memorial tournament.

Over 80 players graced this championship in honour of the former Governor for the Bank of Uganda who was an ardent sportsman known for his love for the game of Squash and Golf, among others.

By close of business after a week-long event, there were lasting memories created, healthy competitive duels experienced and juicy prizes won, including money kitty.

Paul Kadoma Kasirye and Ivan Wasswa during the main final

The men’s final witnessed the reigning champion Paul Kasirye Kadoma win 3-0 over Ivan Wasswa during the thirty minutes’ duel.

Kadoma won the opening set 11-06, he doubled the lead 11-09 and completed the sets 11-07.

“I thank God for this victory” Kadoma sighed during the victory speech. “I thank the sponsors for ensuring that Squash is played. I appreciate the players. We all worked so hard since the tournament commenced. Personally, sometimes, I do not sleep as I put in extra hours of training” he added.

Paul Kadoma Kasirye (left) recieves the trophy

Kadoma’s opponent in the final, Wasswa hailed the competitive spirit. “It was a competitive final. We keep working hard. I will keep working hard.” the medical practioner remaked.

“Today, the predator was hunting but the prey escaped” he joked.

The ladies’ final had Kenya’s number one Jane Njeri convincingly triumph 3-0 over Elizabeth Musiimenta.

Njeri won 11-08, 11-06 and 11-09 during the one-sided duel.

“I am happy for this victory. I thank my opponent in the final (Elizabeth Musiimenta) for the brave showing” Njeri spoke after her victory.

Other winners:

Aaron Isabirye, a primary six pupil at St Benedict Primary School Nansana won the U-12 category.

Usami Ssemakula from Nakasero primary school was runners up. Israel Buyondo and Zion Mwesigwa were semi-finalists.

Plate event:

Sam Mwogeza won the plate cluster after a 3-0 victory over Steven Magero.

Kaliisa Katongole (left) hands over a trophy to Sam Mwogeza

Seniors (50 years and above):

In the 50 years and above event, William Byaruhanga was the winner, with Steven Magero playing second fiddle.

The top players received trophies and varying cash prizes. Kampala Club vice chairperson Victor Odongo, Bank of Uganda Deputy Director Kaliisa Katongole and other officials graced the closing ceremony.

Fans gallery at the center court of Kampala Club Limited

Katongole read the speech for the serving Governor for Bank of Uganda, Dr Michael Atingi Ego.

To the members of the organizing committee for the third edition of Professor Tumusiimbe Mutebile Memorial tournament, we thank you for the commitment, organizing and hospitality in organizing such a championship. The Bank of Uganda greatly values the partnership and your contribution. This tournament exemplifies values that resonate deeply with the Bank of Uganda; Discipline, Excellence, Integrity, resilence and fair competition. These are the same values that guide our instuitional culture and service to the nation. Today, also provides an opportunity to honour the life and legacy of Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, who was not only a distinguished economist and public servant, but also a passionate friend of sports, squash in particular. He firmly believed in the power of sport to shape character, sharpen the mind and instill discipline. These are qualities that he demonstrated throughout his leadership. It is therefore most fitting that his legacy continues to be celebrated.

Dr. Michael Atingi Ego, Governor Bank of Uganda

Quarter-finalist Raymond Michael Kawooya (left) receives a trophy

This January, there was also a memorial golf tournament played at Kabale sports club to honour the legacy of Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile.

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Uganda Squash Racket Association spreads wings to Northern Uganda, West Nile

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2 days ago

October 11, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

On a momentous day where Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the annual World Squash Day, the Uganda Squash Racket Association (USRA) optimally capitalized upon the moment to spread the game to Northern Uganda in Gulu District and the West Nile region.

This followed after a tranquil three days’ Squash clinic that was held at Awach primary school with the extensive Training Of Trainers (TOT) sessions.

Group photo of Squash coaches and players in Northern Uganda

A young player being taken through the basics of how to grip a Squash racket

At least 150 participates from the different corners of northern Uganda were actively involved in this clinic where they were skilled with Squash knowledge.

The hosts Gulu city were joined by participants from Lira, Terego, Kitgum, Yumbe, Zombo, Lamwo, Oyam, Pader, Nebbi, Koboko and others.

Uganda Squash Racquets Association (USRA) officials. Isa Bbale Sseremba (extreme left) is the president

Isa Bbale Sseremba, president of Uganda Squash Racquets Association (USRA)

Isa Bbale Sseremba the USRA president asserts that they will be traveling to different parts of the country spreading the gospel of Squash as he ens

We had a great Training of Trainers for Squash coaches in Gulu with over 150 participants coming over from the different parts of Northern Uganda. The Uganda Squash Racket Association’s target is spreading the sport to different parts of the country so that they can be in line with the new NCS sports law.

Isa Bbale Ssremba, president of Uganda Squash Rackets Association (USRA)

Some of the participants in the Northern Uganda Squash clinic at Awach primary school

The Gulu district sport officer Ojara Sunday Braxton called upon the trained group to start training Squash to others people in their respective district as the only way of making this sport grow faster in Uganda.

“I am very honoured to have the Uganda Squash Rackets Association here in Gulu. USRA has made my work very easy and I will make sure that Squash thrives in Gulu with great implementation” Ojara hinted.

Young Squash players going through training

Jane Achora Obura from Apwoyo primary school in Lamwo district hailed the organizers of this clinic for the skills impacted unto them.

“I will immediately enroll my fellow teachers at Apwoyo primary school and the learners when I go back to teach them Squash.” Achora stated.

A number of disabled participants were also engaged in this training to promote inclusiveness.

Disabled girl holding a Squash racket in Northern Uganda

Last month, USRA executed a successful Squash clinic in Jinja city with participants coming from Jinja, Iganga, Kamuli, Mayuge, Bugiri and other Eastern region districts.

The game of Squash has over the years been concentrated in Kampala, Tororo, Mbarara and other places with posh hotels where lavish squash courts are put up.