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UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Busiika Muslim Storm Into Maiden Round of 16 as Netball Battles Find Competitive Ground in Mbale | Voice of Bugerere Home Education School Sports UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Busiika Muslim Storm Into Maiden Round of 16 as Netball Battles Find Competitive Ground in Mbale …

By Kayiira Jackson  Under the theme “Faith, Unity and Excellence through Sports,” the 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games girls’ football competition kicked off in thrilling fashion at Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale, with Masaka Secondary School setting the early pace on day one. Masaka SS delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Kakungulu Memorial in the opening fixture, …

By Kayiira Jackson  Defending champions Greenlight Islamic SS made a strong statement on the opening day of the UMEA Solidarity Games, overcoming Namagabi SS 17-11 in a tightly contested Group A clash at Nkoma SS in Mbale. The hosts, Nkoma SS Mbale, are staging this year’s edition, which kicked off with thrilling netball action across multiple courts and delivered a …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kaddugala Secondary School made an emphatic statement on the opening day of the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games, cruising past Kakukugulu Memorial with a dominant 17-08 victory at Maluku Grounds in Mbale City. The commanding performance instantly thrust last year’s semifinalists into early contention for the coveted trophy, as they seek to go one step further after falling …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim SS and Kakukugulu Memorial announced their intentions in style with commanding victories as the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games kicked off on Friday at Nkoma SS. Kawempe Muslim, the reigning Kawempe Division champions, made a perfect start in Group D, collecting maximum points from their opening two fixtures. They began their campaign with a solid 2-0 …

By Kayiira Jackson  Officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports, together with the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) and Gulu City Local Government, have carried out a second inspection of facilities ahead of the upcoming USSSA National Ball Games II scheduled for July 8–18, 2026. The inspection team, led by Assistant Commissioner for Physical Education Sammy Odongo, visited …

By Kayiira Jackson  A delegation from the Uganda Moslem Education Association (UMEA) has concluded an inspection tour of facilities at Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale City as preparations intensify for the 38th edition of the UMEA Solidarity Games set for April 2–6, 2026. The team, headed by Solidarity Games Chairman Hajji Twahir Kitezala, evaluated the readiness of sports venues and …

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 USSSA Elite Schools Championship climaxed in thrilling fashion on Sunday at Janan Secondary School Bombo, with Uganda’s top secondary schools battling for supremacy across multiple disciplines. From rugby to football, basketball to netball, the tournament delivered unforgettable performances, emerging stars, and dominant displays from traditional powerhouses. Rugby 7’s: Nkoma and London College Reign In the …

By Kayiira Jackson  A new chapter was carved into the history books as Bukedea Comprehensive School secured their first-ever Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games boys’ football championship, overcoming Mentor Secondary School in a gripping final that went all the way to penalties. The reigning FEASSA Games holders were tested to their limits in a high-intensity contest and …

By Kayiira Jackson  Reigning national and FEASSA champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School-Zana once again proved their growth in schools’ girls’ football, successfully defending the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Elite Games title after edging fierce rivals Kawempe Muslim Secondary School 5–4 in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. The four-day spectacle, hosted at Janan Secondary School in Bombo from February …