Eleven Teso region teams qualify for 2025 USSSA football tournament

A total of eleven teams from the Teso region have qualified for the 2025 USSSA national football tournament, with five boys' and six girls' teams set to compete.

The event will be hosted at Ngora High School and Bukedea Comprehensive School from May 5 to 15, 2025.

In the boys' category, Amus College School, Ngora High School, Bukedea Comprehensive South, Labira Girls SS, and TEPA SS will represent the region. The girls' teams include Amus College School, Olila High School, Bukedea Comprehensive, Kobuin Seed School, Kongunga High School, and Serere SS.

Teso Zone President John Robert Osuu expressed optimism that the selected schools will perform well at the national level. He acknowledged the challenges faced during qualification but praised the teams for their resilience and skill. Osuu believes both the boys' and girls' squads are strong contenders capable of competing for the national title.

School teams warming up before qualifiers. PHOTOS: Gabriel Esiku

The qualifying teams demonstrated exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship during a five-day competition held last week at Bishop Maraka College in Kumi District. Their performances secured them a place among the country’s top school teams.

Eliphaz Opolot Ewalu, Headteacher of Ngora High School, emphasized the significance of the tournament, noting that it not only showcases athletic talent but also promotes unity, leadership, and personal growth among students. He highlighted the achievement of Amus College School, Bukedea Comprehensive School, and Ngora High School, which will be making their fourth appearance at the nationals, while TEPA Secondary School will debut at the competition.

Ewalu also mentioned that Wiggins, Bukedea Comprehensive North, and Amuria High School narrowly missed qualification after exiting in the quarterfinals of the regional tournament.