Hamz Stadium Hosts Successful Climax of Kampala USSSA Qualifiers

By Kayiira Jackson 

The USSSA Kampala Region Qualifiers 2026 successfully climaxed on Tuesday at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo, marking the end of a highly competitive and well-organized championship that brought together over 40 schools across multiple disciplines.

This year’s edition stood out as one of the most organized in recent times, with a colourful closing ceremony attended by USSSA President Justus Mugisha, Vice President Harriet Apolot, Head of Communication and Marketing Omario Bosco, Hamz Stadium Chairperson Rogers Mugisha, and several headteachers from participating schools.

The week-long competition featured a wide range of sports, including badminton, basketball, hockey, table tennis, lawn tennis, football, and netball (U17), showcasing the depth of talent across Kampala schools.

Kibuli SS emerged as one of the most dominant schools, excelling in multiple disciplines such as badminton, table tennis, lawn tennis, and basketball (boys). Kawempe Muslim SS reaffirmed their supremacy in girls’ football by successfully defending their title, while Lubiri SS claimed top honours in boys’ football.

The qualifiers also highlighted individual brilliance, with several athletes earning Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolades and other individual recognitions for their outstanding performances.

With the regional stage concluded, attention now shifts to the national championships, where Kampala will be represented by top-performing schools in various disciplines.

Winners by Sport

Badminton

Boys

Kibuli SS

Kakungulu Memorial

Mengo SS

Girls

Mbogo High School

Rubaga Girls SSS

Mariam High School

Table Tennis

Boys

Kibuli SS

Mbogo College

Caltec Academy

Girls

Kibuli SS

Mbogo High School

Mbogo College

Lawn Tennis

Boys

Kibuli SS

Kololo SS

Aga Khan High School

Girls

Kibuli SS

Nabisunsa Girls

Aga Khan High School

Hockey (Boys)

Kakungulu Memorial

Basketball

Boys

Kibuli SS

Aga Khan High School

Mengo SS

Girls

Nabisunsa Girls

Kibuli SS

Aga Khan High School

Netball U17

Broadway High School

Universal High School

Football

Girls

Kawempe Muslim SS

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga

Gadhafi Integrated Academy

Boys

Lubiri SS

Kibuli SS

Kawempe Muslim SS

 Individual Awards

Badminton

Boys MVP: Mukasa Denis (Kibuli SS)

Girls MVP: Maliha Musa (Mbogo High School)

Table Tennis

Boys MVP: Bakkabulindi Isaac (Mbogo College)

Girls MVP: Nakawala Jemimah (Kibuli SS)

Lawn Tennis

Boys MVP: Sebi Muzamil (Kibuli SS)

Girls MVP: Muwanguzi Eseza (Kibuli SS)

Hockey

Boys MVP: Shafic Adul

Basketball

Girls MVP: Kisakye Melisa (Nabisunsa Girls)

Football – Girls

MVP: Namazzi Vanessa (Kawempe Muslim SS)

Top Scorer (8 goals): Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim SS)

Golden Glove: Esther Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim SS)

Fair Play Award: Gadhafi Integrated Academy

Football – Boys

MVP: Abui Malith Arop (Lubiri SS)

Top Scorer (7 goals): Lugoloobi Richard (Kibuli SS)

Best Goalkeeper: Kasumba Didan (Kibuli SS)

Fair Play Award: Kazo Hill College

Football Teams Qualified for Nationals

Boys

Lubiri SS

Kibuli SS

Kawempe Muslim SS

Kazo Hill College

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga

Girls

Kawempe Muslim SS

Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga

Gadhafi Integrated Academy

Highland SS Kisaasi