The race for national supremacy at the 2026 USSSA National Boys Football Championship has entered its most unforgiving phase, with the Round of 32 now firmly set following a gripping conclusion to the group stage in Lira City.
After four days of relentless action defined by dominant displays, dramatic stalemates and decisive breakthroughs, the tournament now shifts into knockout mode—where precision, composure and resilience will determine who stays in contention for the coveted title.
Heavyweights wasted no time asserting their authority. Record champions St Mary’s Kitende underlined their pedigree with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Seroma Christian High School, while Lubiri Secondary School sent a strong statement of intent by dispatching Bukedea Comprehensive School – North 2-0.
Among the day’s standout performers, Kitgum Standard High School delivered a ruthless 4-1 victory against Lumino High School, as Garama Secondary School mirrored that dominance with a resounding 4-0 win over Kazo Hill College.
Elsewhere, the competition’s depth was evident in a series of tightly contested encounters. Mvara Secondary School and Bristol Secondary School played out a pulsating 2-2 draw, while Madina Islamic Secondary School shared the spoils with Masaka Secondary School in a balanced 1-1 stalemate.
With the group stage now concluded, the margin for error has vanished. Each fixture from here on carries elimination stakes, transforming every contest into a high-pressure battle for survival.
Final Group Stage Results – Day Four
Numasa Secondary School 1-1 Bukedea Comprehensive School – South
Muzza Christian High 0-1 Iganga Parents Secondary
Mvara Secondary School 2-2 Bristol Secondary School
Greenlight Islamic School 2-1 St Joseph Secondary School Buyaga
Dr Obote College Boro 2-0 Aringa Secondary School
St Kagwa Bushenyi High School 1-1 Kabalega Secondary School
Busia Secondary School 1-0 Kibuli Secondary School
Mbarara Army Boarding School 0-2 Panyandoli Self Help
Madina Islamic Secondary School 1-1 Masaka Secondary School
Kitgum Standard High School 4-1 Lumino High School
Aiden College Wakiso 0-1 Lakeside Secondary School
Garama Secondary School 4-0 Kazo Hill College
Ngora High School 1-0 Butawuka Magezi Ntake Secondary School
Kitara Secondary School 2-1 Idiwa Parents Secondary School
Bukedea Comprehensive School – North 0-2 Lubiri Secondary School
St Mary’s Kitende 3-0 Seroma Christian High School
Round of 32 Fixtures – Thursday
9:00 AM
Buddo SS vs Kisozi Seed — Lira Town College
Masindi SS vs Mbale Progressive — Lira Town College
Kichwamba High School vs Kawempe Muslim — Dr Obote I
Agape SS vs London College Nansana — Dr Obote II
11:00 AM
Kyadondo SS vs Mukono Kings High School — Lira Town College
JIPRA vs Amus College — Lango College I
Ssingo SS vs Nkoma SS — Dr Obote I
Ibanda SS vs Mentor SS — Dr Obote II
2:00 PM
Bukedea Comprehensive School – South vs Bristol SS — Lira Town College
Numasa SS vs Mvara SS — Dr Obote I
Greenlight Islamic Secondary vs Kibuli SS — Lango College I
St Joseph Secondary School Buyaga vs Busia SS — Dr Obote II
4:00 PM
Masaka SS vs Lakeside SS — Lira Town College
Madina Islamic vs Aiden College Wakiso — Lango College I
Ngora High School vs Lubiri SS — Dr Obote I
Kitara SS vs St Mary’s Kitende — Dr Obote II
As the championship pivots into its defining stage, the narrative now centres on survival and ambition—where reputations will be tested, underdogs will dare, and only the most complete sides will keep their dream alive in Lira.
