• 2026 Women’s IHF Nations Trophy Africa Zone V | Group A | Saturday, November 7
• Uganda 37-35 Rwanda 

Uganda’s Nile Queens are one victory away from lifting the IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone 5 title after surviving a tense battle to beat Rwanda 37-35 in Saturday’s semi-final in Kibaha, Tanzania.

The Nile Queens showed character when it mattered most, holding off a determined Rwandan side in a match that went beyond normal time before Uganda finally secured their place in Sunday’s final at the Filbert Bayi Multi Sports Centre.

Uganda looked in control during the opening half, taking a healthy 17-11 lead into the break. But Rwanda, who finished top of Group B, refused to surrender and fought back into the contest.

Their efforts paid off as they forced extra time after the two sides finished normal time locked at 31-31.

With the pressure mounting, Uganda found the strength to stay ahead in the decisive moments, eventually winning 37-35 to book a date with Kenya in the final.

Oliver Robinah Katusiime was at the heart of Uganda’s performance and walked away with the Player of the Match award after making a significant contribution to the victory.

Joyce Namutosi was Uganda’s leading scorer with eight goals, while Royce Namutosi added seven. Diana Nakamya and Claire Tabingwa scored six goals apiece, with Tiane Nakirya contributing four.

Patience Damulira and Hilda Abangit registered two goals each, while Noelin Amongin completed Uganda’s scoring with one goal.

Rwanda also had several players on the scoresheet, led by Clementine Hungurimana with eight goals. Joy Ineza scored seven, Solange Uwizeyimana added six and Obadia Niyingenera contributed five.

Honorine Ineza scored three goals, while Clesence Irakoze and Noelle Mwizerimana added three and two, respectively. Chantal Uwimana also got on the scoresheet with one goal.

The victory was an important response from Uganda after a mixed group-stage campaign. The Nile Queens opened their tournament with an emphatic 45-18 victory over Ethiopia before losing to Kenya in their final Group A match on Friday, November 6.

That defeat left Uganda second in the group and set up a difficult semi-final assignment against Rwanda, who had finished top of Group B.

However, the Ugandans rose to the occasion, ending Rwanda’s hopes of reaching the final in their first-ever appearance at the IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone 5.

The Nile Queens must now prepare for another East African contest against Kenya, who secured their final place by defeating hosts Tanzania in the other semifinal.

The two sides will meet on Sunday, November 8, at 4 p.m. East African time, with a regional title at stake. Uganda Women last lifted the trophy in 2016.

The winner will earn the right to represent Africa Zone 5 at the 2026 African Women’s Handball Championship, scheduled to take place in Tunisia from December 2-12.

The Zone 5 slot is the final remaining qualification place for the continental championship, with the other 15 participating teams already confirmed and the draw completed.

The eventual Zone 5 representatives will be placed in Group C alongside hosts Tunisia, Cameroon and Zambia.

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Matchday 22 of the 2026 Uganda Handball Super League served up two contrasting contests at the Kampala Old Kampala Hall on Saturday, August 8.

While Prisons HC turned their encounter against Kawanda SS HC into a one-sided affair, Police HC had to dig deep to overcome Evergreen HC in a closely fought battle that went down to the wire.

The two matches produced 148 goals, underlining an action-packed day of attacking handball.

Prisons HC announced their intentions early against Kawanda SS HC, taking a commanding 22–12 lead at half-time before running away with the game in the second half to win 45–24.

The opening 30 minutes laid the foundation for what became a dominant performance. Prisons scored 22 goals while limiting Kawanda to just 12, creating a 10-goal cushion that gave them significant control going into the second half.

Rather than allowing Kawanda back into the contest, Prisons increased the pressure after the break. Their attacking output remained strong and they added another 23 goals, while Kawanda managed 12, leaving Prisons with a comprehensive 21-goal victory.

The scoring was spread across the Prisons lineup, but Toko Ivanwas particularly influential, finishing with 13 goals. Ariet Deogracious was also a major contributor with 11, while Twinamasiko Collins scored seven and Okot Walter added six.

Kawanda were led by Muhamad Issa, who scored nine goals, but the team struggled to match Prisons’ sustained attacking production. Matovu Shadrack Henricky added five goals, while Okello Ricky scored four.

For Kawanda, the challenge was not a lack of individual scoring, but keeping pace with a Prisons side that consistently found the back of the net.

If Prisons’ victory was about control, Police HC’s meeting with Evergreen HC was about resilience.

Police eventually walked away with a 41–38 victory, but the result was far from straightforward.

Evergreen entered the half-time break with the advantage, leading 20–19 after an entertaining opening 30 minutes. With only one goal separating the sides, the match was perfectly poised for a decisive second-half battle.

Police responded after the break, scoring 22 second-half goals compared to Evergreen’s 18. That four-goal swing was enough to overturn the half-time deficit and give Police a three-goal victory at the final whistle.

Police had two players finish with eight goals apiece, with Kisalita Isma and Ssekamanya Geoffrey leading the charge. Bongomin Daniel added seven, while Lukenge Emmanuel and Kangala Imuran contributed four each.

Evergreen, meanwhile, had their own standout performer in Oryema Patrick, who finished with 10 goals. Opio Victor added eight, while Mugenyi Japheth Asiimwe scored seven.

The difference ultimately came in the second half. Evergreen had done enough in the opening period to lead by one, but Police increased their scoring rate when it mattered most.

Unlike the earlier Prisons-Kawanda contest, there was never a sizeable gap to separate Police and Evergreen. The three-goal final margin reflects just how competitive the game remained.

Match Day 22 provided plenty of attacking action and, more importantly, two very different demonstrations of winning handball: one built on early dominance and the other on a second-half fightback.

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The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ball Games 2 are currently raging on in Gulu city, Northern Uganda.

Handball for either gender is one of the games on the rich menu at these games.

Boys’ results:

In some of the opening matches played at the championship; Gombe S.S boys’ team has won two-out-of-two condemning Kira College Butiki and St Kagwa 24-13 and 27-06 respectively.

It was also a perfect start for Mbogo Mixed with their 34-09 victory over St Mark’s College Namagoma.

Lubiri S.S won 22-05 over Ocer Campion, St Jerome smiled past Maruzi 17-06, Wampeewo Ntake defeated Jinja College 26-08, Mbogo Mixed College edged Mbarara High School 29-11.

Elsewhere, Bombo Army Secondary School humiliated Nabumali High 27-01 and Makobore High School won 18-10 over Nakanyonyi Secondary School

Girls Results:

For the girls; It has been back-to-back victories for Kibuli S.S; triumphing over Masheruka Girls and Mustard Seed S.S 29-08 and 33-03 respectively.

Kawanda S.S has also won their first two games; 33-09 over Kyeizooba Girls S.S and 31-02 thumping past Ocer Campion.

Meanwhile, Gombe High School beat Light Secondary School 24-10; Mbogo High School won 22-11 over Iganga Secondary School.

The contest between Immaculate Heart and Lubiri S.S ended in a goal-less stalemate.

The group stage matches will be played until the new week before the interesting knock out round.

The best four schools per gender will represent Uganda at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro city, Tanzania.

Handball is among the many sports disciplines that constitute the rich menu at the USSSA Ball Games 2.

The others are Netball, Athletics (Track and Field), Lacrosse, Woodball, football (U-14 and U-17), Basketball (3X3), Rugby (7’s), Chess, Ludo, Volleyball, Futsal, Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball and Dancesport.

There are several demonstration games on display like Darts, Pickle ball, Kho Kho.

Handball Results:

Boys

• St Mark’s College Namagoma 09-34 Mbogo Mixed
• St Kagwa 06-27 Gombe S.S
• Lubiri S.S 22-05 Ocer Campion
• Maruzi 06-17 St Jerome
• Gombe S.S 24-13 Kira College Butiki
• Wampeewo Ntake 26-08 Jinja College
• Mbogo Mixed College 29-11 Mbarara High School
• Bombo Army Secondary School 27-01 Nabumali High
• Makobore High School 18-10 Nakanyonyi Secondary School

Girls:

• Masheruka Girls 08-29 Kibuli S.S
• Kibuli S.S 33-03 Mustard Seed S.S
• Kawanda S.S 33-09 Kyeizooba Girls S.S
• Ocer Campion 02-31 Kawanda S.S
• Gombe High School 24-10 Light Secondary School
• Mbogo High School 22-11 Iganga Secondary School
• Immaculate Heart 10-10 Lubiri S.S

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