Written By | Alex Mbamanya
St Kagwa receive the trophy
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St Kagwa Bushenyi High School emerged champions of the Bushenyi District Secondary Schools Boys’ Football Championship after defeating Light Secondary School Nyabubare 2-0 in the final played at Bushenyi Stadium.
Goals from Opakrwoth Derrick and Achuol Barjok Dut ensured that St Kagwa retained the title, marking their eighth consecutive victory in the competition.
The school head teacher, P.K. Kamugisha, hailed the players and staff for excelling both academically and in co-curricular activities, in line with the Ministry of Education and Sports guidelines.
Kyeizooba Girls also retained the girls’ title after defeating Nyabubare Secondary School 4-2 on penalties, following a goalless draw in normal time.
Kyeizooba and the trophy
Bushenyi District Social Services Committee Chairperson, Christian Ngabirano, commended the technical team for ensuring that only eligible students participated in the competition.
“I am happy that we have organised a schools’ competition featuring only bona fide students, and I thank the technical team for the great work. The teams that will represent Bushenyi at the zonal level should go and make us proud,” Ngabirano said. 
Action between St Kagwa (Green) and Light SS
The finals and awarding ceremony were presided over by the Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Emmy Ngabirano, who cautioned the athletes against indiscipline.
“I am pleased to have presided over an event where young people have showcased great talent. I urge you to maintain discipline in everything you do. Avoid HIV and aim to play at higher levels, including national and international competitions,” he said.
Kyeizooba and the trophy
The newly elected Bushenyi District Chairperson, Proper Twebaze, also attended the event and pledged support for school sports when he assumes office.
A total of six boys’ teams—St Kagwa, Light SS, Al Noor Islamic, Basajjabalaba, Kabushaho Seed, and Ishaka Adventist—and six girls’ teams—Kyeizooba Girls, Nyabubare SS, Bp Ogez, Vine High School, St Augustine, and St Gonzaga—qualified to represent Bushenyi District at the Ankole Zone Secondary Schools Football Championship.
The zonal tournament will be hosted at Ibanda Primary Teachers’ College (PTC) from April 8 to 19.
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