Kaddugala Secondary School have been crowned champions of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Masaka Zone Girls’ Netball Championship following a hard-fought 21–18 victory over Nile Citizens Kalisizo in a gripping final.
The three-day championship, held from June 26 to 28 at TimothyGirls High School – Kyabakuza, brought together 47 schools competing across eight groups, showcasing the growing competitiveness and depth of school netball within the Masaka region.
A Statement of Intent
Kaddugala’s triumph was not merely about lifting the trophy—it underscored a deliberate and rapid rise of netball at the institution.
Their composed and resilient display in the final highlighted a team built on discipline, structure, and belief.
A significant share of the credit goes to Yahaya Ssengabi, a member of the Netball Uganda Executive Committee and head teacher of Kaddugala Secondary School.
Under his stewardship, the school’s netball programme has undergone a remarkable transformation in a short period.
Earlier this year in April, Kaddugala announced their arrival on the national stage by finishing runners-up at the prestigious UMEA Games in Mbale, narrowly losing 31–30 to Kawanda Secondary School in a heartbreaking final.
Road to Glory
Kaddugala’s path to the title was emphatic:
Quarter-finals
Kaddugala SS 29–11 St Bernard’s Manya
Kyotera Parents 22–10 St Josephine’s Bakhita
Nile Citizens Kalisizo 19–16 Kisaana SS
Kalisizo Seed School 21–20 Blessed Sacrament Kimanya
Semi-finals (U20 Girls)
Kaddugala SS 18–16 Kyotera Parents
Nile Citizens Kalisizo 18–15 Kalisizo Seed School
Final
Kaddugala SS 21–18 Nile Citizens Kalisizo
Nationals Beckon
All eight quarter-finalists have secured qualification for the upcoming USSSA National Championship.
These include Kaddugala SS, Nile Citizens Kalisizo, Kyotera Parents, Kalisizo Seed School, Blessed Sacrament Kimanya, Kisaana SS, St Josephine’s Bakhita, and St Bernard’s Manya.
The national tournament is scheduled to take place at Sacred Heart Secondary School in Gulu from July 8 to 19, where Kaddugala will look to extend their impressive run and contend for national honours.
