Mukono District ready to host 2026 USSSA Ball Games I

Mukono District is set to host the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I, with over 100 schools expected to take part in the national event. The championship will be held at Seroma Christian High School from Wednesday, April 29, to May 8.

Richard Muhumuza, the Zonal Chairperson of USSSA Mukono, said the region is honored to host such a major tournament for the first time.

“We appreciate Seroma Christian High School for accepting to host these games. This will be the first time a school in Wakiso or Mukono is hosting games with a very large number of athletes participating in eleven disciplines,” Muhumuza said.

He added that the games will have a lasting impact on the zone. “Mukono Zone comprises four districts: Buikwe, Kayunga, Buvuma, and Mukono. We are proud of Seroma for stepping up to host these national games, and as a zone, I can assure you Mukono will not remain the same.”

Security has also been prioritized. Benard Mugerwa, the Senior Superintendent of Police and District Police Commander (DPC) for Mukono, assured participants of safety.

“These activities will take place across four divisions of Mukono District, and we are ready to ensure the security of everyone. All are welcome to Mukono for these games,” Mugerwa said.

Draws for the various disciplines were conducted on Monday at GNS Plaza in Kampala.

Girls' football

In the girls' football championship, 64 teams were drawn into 16 groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 16. Defending champions St Noa Girls Secondary School Zana headline Group A alongside Gadaffi Integrated Academy, Olila High School, and Ijumu Progressive.

Last year’s runners-up, Amus College School, are top seeds in Group P, where they will face Lugazi Homestone, Kamonkole Secondary School, and Kinoni High School.

Hosts Seroma Christian High School are placed in Group E with Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, St Charles Lwanga, and Kochi Secondary School.

Group H is expected to produce thrilling contests, with Mukono Kings set to battle favorites Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, St Andrews Rubindi, and Jubilee 2000 Secondary School.

Girls' basketball

In girls' basketball, 48 teams were drawn into eight groups of six each. Defending champions St Noa Girls Secondary School Zana are in Group A alongside Tororo Girls Secondary School, Hope Secondary School Nakirebe, Mbale Secondary School, and St Michael High School.

Favorites St Mary’s Boarding Secondary School Kitende are in Group H together with Great Aubrey Memorial School, Iganga Secondary School, and Naalya Secondary School.

Group D is another strong pool, featuring Maryhill High School, St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde, St Mary’s College Rushoroza, Kibuli Secondary School, and Maryland High School.

Hosts Seroma Christian High School are in Group C alongside Kisubi Mapeera Secondary School, Amus College School, Buddo Secondary School, and Sacred Heart Secondary School Mushanga.

Boys' basketball

In the boys' basketball category, 48 teams have also been drawn into eight groups. Defending champions Buddo Secondary School will be looking to retain their title.

Reigning champions Amus College School are in Group A alongside Mbogo Mixed, Forest Hill College, Namilyango College, Viva College, and St Leo’s College Kyegobe.

St Cyprian High School, Kyabakadde – runners-up in the 2025 edition – are in Group H with Elite High School (Entebbe), Muntuyera High (Ntungamo), St Mary’s College Rushoroza, and London College of St Lawrence.

Another interesting pool is Group E, which features Holy Cross Lake, Kisubi Mapeera Secondary School, Kibuli Secondary School, Seeta High Mukono, and Ntare School.

Other disciplines and schedule

Other disciplines to be played include hockey, rugby, badminton, table tennis, volleyball (U-17), and netball (U-17), making the event one of the largest on the school sports calendar.

Teams will arrive at Seroma Christian High School on Wednesday, April 29, for physical screening, meetings with referees and technical officials, and technical briefings. On Thursday, students will meet officials before competitions begin at various venues.

The opening ceremony will take place on May 1 at Seroma CHS, with competitions continuing until May 6. The finals and closing ceremony will be held on May 7, followed by departure on May 8.

Matches will be played at multiple venues in Mukono, including Uganda Christian University, Seroma CHS, Seeta High School A-Level Campus, Namilyango Junior School, Mukono Bishop Grounds, and Our Lady Grounds.

U20 Boys Football Championship

Meanwhile, the U20 Boys Football Championship will be hosted at Lira Town College, marking the first time the Lango region has hosted this national event. The competition will run from May 10 to 20.

The top four teams will earn the chance to represent Uganda at the FEASSA Games 2026 in Morogoro, Tanzania, in August.