Ngabi Nsamba defends Bika Bya Baganda Football Shield in thrilling final
In a nail-biting encounter, Ngabi Nsamba successfully defended the Bika Bya Baganda football shield, edging out Ndiga 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal time.
The final match was held at the Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Ndiga took an early lead through Reagan Mpande’s impressive solo effort in the 4th minute.
However, Ngabi Nsamba equalized just five minutes into the second half when veteran winger Sula “Malouda” Matovu scored a beautifully struck free-kick.
Substitute Steven Yiga then gave Ngabi Nsamba the lead, only for Mpande to score his second goal and level the match at 2-2, sending the game into penalties.
In the penalty shootout, Ngabi Nsamba’s goalkeeper Hassan Matovu made a crucial save from Issa Lumu’s kick, allowing Najib Yiga to score the winning penalty and secure the shield for Ngabi Nsamba.
The third-place playoff saw Nsenene (Grass Hoppers) defeat Kkobe (Creeping plant) 1-0, with Brian Masembe scoring the decisive goal in the 40th minute.
Individual awards were also presented, with Reagan Mpande (Ndiga) named Most Valuable Player, Elias Kiyimba (Kasimba) crowned Top Scorer with 5 goals, and Henry Mwebe (Nsenene) recognized as Best Goalkeeper.
The Bika Bya Baganda football shield has a rich history, with Ngabi Nsamba’s victory marking their sixth title in 1951, 1987, 2007, 2013, 2024, and 2025.
The event was attended by prominent figures, including Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi, and the first vice president Justus Mugisha.
Bika Football Previous Winners:
1950: Mbogo
1951: Ngabi Nsamba
1952: Mmamba Gabunga
1953: Not Held
1954: Not Held
1955: Kkobe
1956: Mmamba Gabunga
1957: Nyonyi Nyange
1958: Ngeye
1959: Mmamba Gabunga
1960: Ffumbe
1961: Bbalangira and Kkobe
1962: Nkima
1963: Not Held
1964: Mmamba Gabunga
1965: Mmamba Gabunga
1987: Ngabi Nsamba
1988: Lugave
1989: Mmamba Gabunga
1990: Lugave
1991: Ngeye
1992: Ngeye
1993: Nkima
1994: Mmamba Gabunga
1995: Lugave
1996: Mpindi
1997: Nnyonyi
1998: Lugave
1999: Lugave
2000: Mpologoma
2001: Ngo
2002: Mpologoma
2003: Mmamba Gabunga
2004: Lugave
2005: Ffumbe
2006: Mpindi
2007: Ngabi Nsamba
2008: Kkobe
2009: Ffumbe
2010: Nte
2011: Mmamba Gabung
2012: Ngeye
2013: Ngabi Nsamba
2014: Mmamba Gabunga
2015: Mbogo
2016: Nte
2017: Nte
2018: Nkima
2019: Mbogo
2020: Not played (Due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2021: Not played (Due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2022: Ndiga
2023: Ngoonge
2024: Ngabi Nsamba
2025:Ngabi Nsamba
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