USSSA-Bukedi Zone games set to kick off April 9th in Busia

By Emmanuel Sekago

The much-anticipated Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) – Bukedi Zone Games are set to begin on Wednesday, April 9th, and will run through to Sunday, April 13th, 2025, gathering top-performing secondary schools from across the Bukedi region for an exciting showdown of skill, teamwork, and determination.

Hosted this year by Busia Secondary School, the tournament features eight groups, each comprising four teams, all ready to battle it out in a tightly contested race for supremacy and qualification to the prestigious USSSA Nationals, which will be held at Ngora High School—a historic first for both boys’ football in Ngora and the Teso Zone as hosts of the Nationals.

Speaking to Wallnetnews digital after the zonal planning meeting, USSSA-Bukedi Zone Chairman, Dominic Maloba, confirmed that all preparations have been finalized.

“The grounds are ready, accommodation and security plans are in place. All we are waiting for now are the participating schools to arrive next week. I want to congratulate all schools that qualified for this stage, and we look forward to welcoming them to Busia,” Maloba said.

Reflecting on last year’s competition hosted in Pallisa, Maloba noted that while the event was successful, it was marred by a series of petitions, offering valuable lessons for this year’s organizing team.

“Last year taught us a lot, especially on handling disputes. We had many petitions, but the committee managed them. This year, we are more prepared and expect a smoother tournament.”

The group draws for both boys and girls have already been conducted, with fields designated for each group to ensure a well-coordinated schedule of matches. The tournament is expected to showcase intense competition, raw talent, and unwavering school spirit, as teams battle not only for zonal glory but also for a ticket to the Nationals.

With expectations high and stakes even higher, the USSSA-Bukedi Zone Games promise a week of unforgettable football action, camaraderie, and the forging of new regional sports legends.

The groups (BOYS) are as follows:

Group A; Rubongi Army, Masinya Sec School, Busolwe Secondary School and Kagumu Secondary school

Group B; Luma Eastern College, Nakwasi Seed secondary school, Paliisa secondary School and Katerema  Secondary School

Group C; Hillview College -Bulangira, Dabani Seed Secondary school, Ngoma Standard High School and Pallisa Progressive Secondary school.

Group D; Gogonyo secondary school, Lunyo Hill secondary school, Hasahya Secondary School and Naboa Secondary School

Group E; Equatorial College, St Daniel Secondary School,Manjasi High School and Kasasira Seed secondary school.

Group F; Kakoro High School, Riverside High School, Butaleja Secondary School and Tororo Progressive Academy

Group G; Kamonkoli Seed secondary school, Buhobe Secondary school, Bukedi College Kachonga and St Peters College -Tororo

Group H; Busia Secondary school, Naboa Union Vision, Tororo Mixed and Dr Otukei College.