Schools arrive in Ngora for 2025 USSSA National Boys' Football Championship

Schools participating in the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ball Games I boys' football competition in Ngora district have begun arriving at the hosting school.

The Teso region-based school was granted the opportunity to host the USSSA National Boys' Football Championship from May 5 to 15, 2025.

The event is expected to bring together 7,000 students from various schools across the country, all competing for various accolades in boys' football.

By Monday afternoon, a total of 54 schools had arrived, including Uganda Martyrs Lubaga, Divine College Buyaga, Kabalega SS, Arengship SS, Quality High School Buikwe, Greenlight Islamic School, St Gerald’s SS, Kibuli SS, Buziga Islamic School, Masindi SS, Luweero SS, and Amus College School, among others.

Additional schools include Lake Side SS, Garama SS, Labira Girls SS, St Julian High School Mukono, Mehta SS, Kyadondo SS, Agape SS, Ngora High School, St Mary’s Rushoroza, Standard High School Zana, Highway Kiganda, Kichwamba High School, Jinja Progressive Academy, Bishop Agello, Ibanda SS, Namagabi SS, Kisozi Seed, Menta SS, Lubiri SS, Mt Zion High School, Panyadoli SS, St Kagwa Bushenyi, Kawempe Muslim, Lira Town College, Lubongi Army SS, Jinja Comprehensive Academy, Mvara SS, Nyamitanga SS, Bukedea Comprehensive Academy, Wagwa High School, Ndejje SS, and Nabumali High School.

Peter Okwii, the sports director at Ngora High School, expressed the school's ambition to secure at least one trophy.

“We were first runners-up at the zonal championship hosted in Kumi district, and now our focus is set on winning the national trophy,” Okwii said.

He also expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome any opponent, emphasizing the players' hard work and dedication.

Francis Ogwang, coach of Teso Progressive Academy, acknowledged the tough competition in their group but remained optimistic about their chances. He highlighted their rigorous preparation and strong team spirit.

Groups
Group A Lake Side SS, Garama SS, Labira Girls SS St Julian High School Mukono

Group B Mehta SS. Kyadondo SS, Agape SS, Ngora High School

Group C include St Mary’s Rushoroza, Standard High School Zana, Highway Kiganda, Kichwamba High School

Group D: Jinja Progressive Academy, Bishop Agello, Ibanda SS, Namagabi SS

Group E: Kisozi Seed, Menta SS, Lubiri SS, Mt Zion High School

Group F: Panyadoli SS, St Kagwa Bushenyi, Kawempe Muslim Lira Town College

Group G:  Lubongi Army SS, Jinja Comprehensive Academy, Mvara SS, Nyamitanga SS

Group H : Bukedea Comprehensive Academy, Wagwa High School, Ndejje SS, Nabumali High School

Group I: St Mary’s Boarding School Kitende, Bugisu High School, Ssaku SS, Notre Dame High School

Group J: Bishop College Comboni, Busia SS, Buddo SS, Chemwania High School

Group K: St Leo’s College Kyegobe MUMSA High School Mityana TEPA, Wisdom High Akalo

Group L: Lagwai Seed School, St Lawrence, Blessed Sacrament Kimanya, Moyo Stars High SS

Group M: Kitgum Progressive Academy, Masaka SS, Standard High (Ndejje Campus), Fort Portal SS

Group N: Uganda Martyrs Lubaga, Divine College Buyaga, Kabalega SS, Arengship SS

Group O: Quality High School, Buikwe, Greenlight Islamic School, St Gerald’s SS, Kibuli SS

Group P: Buziga Islamic School, Masindi SS, Luweero SS, Amus College School