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Nansana Weekend League enters transformative era as third edition kicks off
BasketballJun 29, 2026

Nansana Weekend League enters transformative era as third edition kicks off

The third edition of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Nansana Sports District Weekend League officially got underway on Sunday, 28th June 2026 at Alliance High School, ushering in a new phase of growth, inclusivity, and competitive expansion. The launch, presided over by USSSA Chief Executive Officer Christopher Mugisha Banage, featured two opening fixtures […]

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Buziga Islamic set to host 6th ISSAU Games as schools rally under banner of unity
BasketballJun 8, 2026

Buziga Islamic set to host 6th ISSAU Games as schools rally under banner of unity

The stage is set for the 6th edition of the Inter-Islamic Secondary Schools Association (ISSAU) Games, scheduled for 27th–28th June 2026, with Buziga Islamic Theological Institute confirmed as this year’s host. The annual event, a hallmark of Islamic dual curriculum secondary schools, continues to grow in stature as it blends competitive sport with intellectual and […]

Amus College stage gritty comeback to retain USSSA boys’ basketball crown
BasketballMay 7, 2026

Amus College stage gritty comeback to retain USSSA boys’ basketball crown

Amus College School demonstrated resilience and championship pedigree, rallying from a deficit to edge St. Micheal High School–Ssonde 33–29 in a pulsating final to retain the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Boys’ Basketball title in Mukono. In a contest defined by defensive intensity and tactical discipline, neither side managed to establish early dominance, […]

Kitende dethrone St. Noa to clinch 2026 USSSA Girls Basketball Crown
BasketballMay 7, 2026

Kitende dethrone St. Noa to clinch 2026 USSSA Girls Basketball Crown

St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School–Kitende delivered a commanding performance to dethrone St. Noa Girls Secondary School–Zana and win the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Girls Basketball Championship with a decisive 49–32 victory. The much-anticipated final, a renewal of an increasingly defining rivalry in school basketball, saw Kitende assert control from the outset. […]

St. Noa face Kitende as St. Micheal set for Amus showdown in USSSA basketball finals
BasketballMay 6, 2026

St. Noa face Kitende as St. Micheal set for Amus showdown in USSSA basketball finals

The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Basketball Championships have surged into their decisive phase, with thrilling quarter-final and semi-final contests setting up compelling boys’ and girls’ finals. The road to the finals began with an intense round of quarter-final matchups. In the girls’ category, St. Noa Girls Secondary School-Zana edged Buddo Secondary […]

Unity and rivalry drive Ssebwalunyo to Fortebet Real Stars glory
BasketballMay 5, 2026

Unity and rivalry drive Ssebwalunyo to Fortebet Real Stars glory

NEC FC goalkeeper Hannigton Ssebwalunyo has attributed his April brilliance to a powerful blend of team unity and internal competition, following his recognition as the headline winner at the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards. The 36-year-old shot-stopper, who enjoyed a remarkable run of form, revealed that the collective spirit within the NEC FC camp—coupled […]

Kibuli, Mbogo set early pace as 2026 USSSA boys’ basketball championship tips off in Mukono
BasketballApr 30, 2026

Kibuli, Mbogo set early pace as 2026 USSSA boys’ basketball championship tips off in Mukono

The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Boys’ Basketball Championship burst into life on Thursday, April 30, at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono, with a string of commanding performances setting the tone for a highly competitive tournament. Kampala Zonal champions Kibuli Secondary School delivered the most emphatic statement of day one, cruising […]

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