Opio confident Soroti Municipal SS will retain USSSA district title

Emmanuel Opio, the head coach of Soroti Municipal Secondary School, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to retain the USSSA Soroti District title as the qualifiers climax on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Soroti Sports Ground.

Soroti Municipal SS, the winners of the 2025 district qualifiers, has been in impressive form during the group stages.

On day two of the championship, the team showcased its potential by securing three consecutive victories: beating Jaressar High School 1-0, Gweri SS 2-0, and Crane High School 2-0.

The Soroti City West-based institution is seeded in Group A alongside Jeressar, Dakabela Comprehensive, Cornerstone, and Aloet Parents. Opio attributes the team's strong start to the experience of his squad.

“I know that in football, it is often difficult to predict outcomes, but this time around, we don't expect any surprises. The same core team that played in last year's final is still here and performing well for the school,” he added.

In the girls' category, Group A has Olila, Soroti SS, Agora SS, Cornerstone, and Immaculate. Group B comprises Kamuda Parents, Halcyon High School, Tubur SS, Bethany Girls, and Erimu College. Group C is made up of Echoes SS, Soroti High School, Gweri SS, and Ave Maria, and Group D consists of St. Mary's Girls Madera, Aloet Parents, Dakabela Comprehensive, and Holy Angels.

James Stephen Engole, the USSSA Teso Zone Executive, emphasized the importance of discipline during the championships. He warned that indiscipline in schools negatively impacts the image of the district and urged an immediate end to acts of hooliganism if schools and learners are to excel in their endeavours.

John Robert Osuu, the USSSA Teso Zonal Chairperson, also cautioned school heads against allowing students to go astray. He warned that continued acts of hooliganism could have a negative impact on the education sector and the future of the students.