Buddo SS edges St. Noa in protested thriller as 2025 Netball Uganda National Rally championship kicks off
The 2025 Netball Uganda National Rally Championship commenced today, Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Busia Greater Lions Netball Arena in Busia, featuring a plethora of electrifying matches.
Day one witnessed giants Buddo SS, St. Noa Girls Secondary School-Zana, St. Mary’s-Kitende, and Kawanda SS clash in a series of intense encounters.
The day’s most anticipated tie pitted 2018 FEASSA champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School-Zana against Buddo SS.
In a hotly contested match marred by contentious refereeing decisions, Buddo emerged victorious, edging St. Noa 23-22.
The narrow one-point margin sparked controversy, with both teams objecting to several decisions.
Undeterred by their initial defeat, St. Noa rebounded strongly, defeating Kisozi SS 28-11 in their second game.
Meanwhile, Buddo SS secured their second consecutive win on day one, beating Kenyan guest side Bumala.
Reigning champions St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School-Kitende began their campaign with a 29-17 victory over Kawanda SS in their group opener.
They subsequently registered the day’s most resounding win, thrashing Busia Seed School 58-02.
The National Rally Championship has made a triumphant return to the netball scene after a two-year hiatus, with the last edition held in 2023 at St. Lwanga – Kasasa in Masaka.
This year’s championship features a diverse lineup, including five schools, seven clubs, three men’s teams, and three institutions. The two-day event will culminate tomorrow, Saturday, March 22nd.
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