Kyantamba Secondary School – Kiboga etched their name in glory as the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Luweero Zone netball champions, edging rivals Nankabirwa Memorial 25–23 in a pulsating final held at Nakasongola Army Secondary School on Wednesday, July 1.
The triumph carried added significance, serving as a statement of resilience and redemption.
Kyantamba had earlier suffered a controversial narrow 17–16 defeat to Nankabirwa in the Group B decider, but rose to the occasion when it mattered most, overturning that result in a high-stakes final defined by composure and tactical discipline.
Their championship run was anything but straightforward.
Entering the knockout stage as Group B runners-up, Kyantamba displayed grit in the quarter-finals, overcoming Group C leaders High Standard – Kateera 19–17.
They then produced a commanding semi-final performance to dispatch Amazing Grace Secondary School 23–20, sealing their place in the final.
Nankabirwa Memorial, equally impressive en route to the final, showcased their attacking prowess with a dominant 30–17 victory over Homeland Secondary School in the quarter-finals.
They followed it up with a hard-fought 20–17 win against Busiika Muslim Secondary School in the semi-finals to set up a rematch with Kyantamba.
The final itself lived up to expectation—a fiercely contested encounter marked by intensity and fine margins.
Kyantamba held their nerve in the closing stages to clinch a 25–23 victory, completing a remarkable turnaround against their group-stage conquerors.
Kyantamba’s rapid ascent continues to underline the growing influence of head coach Ephraim Mujabi, whose tactical acumen has reshaped the team into a formidable force within a short period.
The unwavering support from the school’s administration and staff has also played a crucial role in sustaining this upward trajectory.
Both finalists, alongside Amazing Grace, Busiika Muslim, Saviour High School, and High Standard – Kateera, have secured qualification to represent Luweero Zone at the 2026 USSSA National Championship.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from July 8 to 19 at Sacred Heart Secondary School in Gulu, where the region’s top sides will compete for national supremacy.
Results at a Glance
Quarter-finals
Kyantamba 19–17 High Standard – Kateera
Busiika Muslim 25–23 Saviour High School
Amazing Grace 22–11 Munta Royal College
Nankabirwa Memorial 30–17 Homeland Secondary School
Semi-finals
Kyantamba 23–20 Amazing Grace Secondary School
Nankabirwa Memorial 20–17 Busiika Muslim Secondary School
Final
Kyantamba Secondary School 25–23 Nankabirwa Memorial
