Written By | Alex Mbamanya
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MUBENDE
The Uganda Primary School Sports Association (UPSSA) national ball games entered Day Two today in the host location of Mubende Municipality, with netball, volleyball, handball, and football matches across the U12 and U14 categories taking place across various grounds.
In the Under-14 Boys’ Football category, Kamwenge held Serere to a 1–1 draw, while Bushenyi recorded their third win in four games with a 2–0 victory over Abim. However, Bushenyi’s progress in Group D was checked by Mityana, who defeated them 1–0, while Sheema and Mbarara districts settled for a 1–1 draw.
The battle between Mbarara (white) and Sheema ended in a 1-1 draw
In Under-12 Boys’ Volleyball, defending champions Nansana started strong with a 2–0 win over Sheema Municipality, Serere beat Namutumba 2–0, and Soroti defeated Mitooma 2–0. In the Under-12 Girls’ category, Ngora defeated Kiira Municipality 2–0, while Kikuube overcame Makindye 2–0.
In Under-14 Boys’ Volleyball, reigning champions Kumi Municipality defeated Masindi 2–0, Mbarara City recorded a double 2–0 victory over both Buhweju and Kikuube, and Ngora beat Bushenyi 2–0.
In Under-12 Girls’ Handball, Nabilatuk held Amudat scoreless, winning 13–0. In the Under-12 Boys’ category, Wakiso beat Makindye 11–1. In the Under-14 Girls’ category, Kapelebyong and hosts Mubende Municipality fought to a 9–9 draw, while Butambala District Local Government (DLG) defeated hosts Mubende DLG 15–5.
Serere team officials confront the female center referee after their 1-1 draw with Kamwenge
Action was equally thrilling in Netball. In the Under-14 category, Kaliro beat Busia 32–6, Iganga defeated Kazo 25–14, Nebbi saw off Kumi 30–7, Mbarara City thrashed Lyantonde 32–7, Maracha comfortably beat Bushenyi 44–4, and Jinja defeated Kamwenge 33–4. In Under-12 Netball, KCCA beat Rukungiri 31–6, Butambala won 25–15 against Kumi, Masaka edged Kyenjojo 10–9, and Mityana defeated Buyende 25–5.
The battle between Mbarara (white) and Sheema ended in a 1-1 draw
A total of 156 district local governments, municipalities, and cities sent participating teams. UPSSA First Vice President for Administration and Competition, Pauline Musigire, noted that the districts that failed to turn up were unable to raise the required funds.
The tournament will climax on September 4. The official opening ceremony takes place on Thursday, with State Minister for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang expected to preside over the event.
Football (U14 Boys)
Volleyball (U12 Girls)
Volleyball (U12 Boys)
Volleyball (U14 Boys)
Handball (U12)
Handball (U14)
Netball (U14)
Netball (U12)
