Kyadondo SS, Amus College advance to USSSA U20 boys football quarterfinals

Quarterfinals results

Mbale Progressive S.S 0 (2) – 0 (4) London College Nansana

Buddo S.S 2-1 Kawempe Muslim S.S

Amus College School 1-0 Mentor S.S

Kyadondo S.S 2-1 Nkoma S.S

Kyadondo SS secured a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing USSSA U20 Boys Football Championship after a 2-1 victory over Nkoma SS in the round of 16 on Saturday at Lira Town College playground.

Ariene Odinga and Rafael Masudi scored a goal in each half to guide Kyadondo to victory. Odinga opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, but Nkoma SS leveled just three minutes later through Godfrey Kizza.

In the second half, winger Masudi converted a penalty to send Kyadondo through. They will face reigning champions Buddo SS in the quarterfinals on Sunday.

In another round of 16 clash, Amus College School edged Mentor SS 1-0. Ivan Otim’s beautifully drilled free-kick in the 21st minute proved to be the winner. Amus College, managed by former Uganda Cranes international Richard Malinga, played before a large crowd at Dr. Obote College 1 playground under hot conditions and heavy security.

“We knew the kind of opponent we were facing being the home side with a big crowd. We had the right mentality and we are glad to qualify for the quarterfinals,” Malinga said.

Elsewhere, London College Nansana advanced after a goalless draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Mbale Progressive Secondary School. Kyadondo SS will face Buddo SS, while Amus College School will take on London College Nansana in the quarterfinals on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Holders Buddo SS also advanced, beating Kawempe Muslim SS 2-1 with a brace from Ambrose Aboy. Ukasha Kimbowa scored the consolation for Kawempe Muslim.

Four more round-of-16 matches were scheduled for Saturday afternoon to determine the remaining quarterfinal slots.

BCS South Vs Green Light Islamic School

NUMASA SS Vs Busia SS

Masaka S.S Vs Lubiri S.S

Madina Islamic S.S Vs St Mary’s Kitende