The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Kampala zonal qualifiers for the 2025 Ball Games II finals in Tororo District came to a close on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kibuli SS.
The day was filled with exciting matches and impressive performances from the participating schools.
Football
In the boys’ football U16 final, Caltec Academy Makerere made history by lifting their maiden title after a 1-0 victory over Kawempe Muslim SS.
Both finalists have qualified for the finals in Tororo, marking a significant achievement for the two schools.
Netball
Baptist High School continued their dominance in Netball, defending their trophy and qualifying as regional champions after a thrilling 24-23 win over the hosts, Kibuli SS.
The Kampala Region will be represented by six schools in Netball: Baptist High School, Kibuli SS, Kakungulu Memorial, Broadway High School – Kawempe, Lubiri SS, and Mengo SS.
Volleyball
Kibuli SS emerged victorious in the Volleyball boys’ trophy, beating Kyambogo College School in the final.
Nabisunsa Girls defended their title with a 3-0 victory against Rubaga Girls.
Handball
Kibuli SS won the Handball girls’ trophy, while Mengo SS took the boys’ category.
Mind Games
St Andrew Kaggwa Gombe High School Kawaala dominated the chess competition, winning both the boys’ and girls’ categories.
Makerere College School claimed the Scrabble trophy.
Winners
The winners of the various categories are as follows:
– Football boys U16: Caltec Academy Makerere
– Football boys U14: Kakungulu Memorial
– Handball: Boys – Lubiri SS, Girls – Kibuli SS
– Volleyball: Boys – Kibuli SS, Girls – Nabisunsa Girls
– Netball: Baptist High School
– Basketball 3×3: Girls – Nabisunsa Girls
– Chess: Girls – St Andrew Kaggwa Gombe High School, Boys – St Andrew Kaggwa Gombe High School
– Scrabble: Makerere College School
The winners will now proceed to the national finals in Tororo District, representing the Kampala Region in their respective categories.
