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BasketballMar 23, 2026

Champions Hold Firm: St. Noa and Buddo defend USSSA Wakiso Basketball crowns in thrilling finals

In nail-biting final showdowns, St. Noa Girls Secondary School – Zana and Buddo Secondary School displayed remarkable champions’ grit to successfully defend their respective Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Wakiso District basketball titles. In a captivating and high-intensity contest, St. Noa mounted a dramatic comeback to clinch the girls’ title, edging St. Mary’s Boarding […]

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BasketballMar 23, 2026

St. Noa, Kitende renew rivalry, Buddo, Mbogo face off as USSSA Wakiso basketball finals beckon

BasketballMar 20, 2026

St. Noa, Kitende, Buddo lead charge as Wakiso Basketball Qualifiers reach semi-finals

BasketballMar 18, 2026

Zana Mixed sets early pace as Wakiso USSSA Basketball Qualifiers tip off in style

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BasketballMar 23, 2026

St. Noa, Kitende renew rivalry, Buddo, Mbogo face off as USSSA Wakiso basketball finals beckon

The 2026 Wakiso District Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Basketball Championship has reached its climax, with the stage now set for the highly anticipated finals following gripping semi-final action held on Monday, 23rd March 2026 in Wakiso. Reigning champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School – Zana delivered a commanding performance to defeat Buddo Secondary […]

BasketballMar 20, 2026

St. Noa, Kitende, Buddo lead charge as Wakiso Basketball Qualifiers reach semi-finals

Under strict rules and regulations, the 2026 Wakiso District/Zone Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Basketball National Ball Game I qualifiers have advanced to the semi-final stage. In the girls’ category, defending champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School – Zana, last year’s runners-up St. Mary’s Boarding Secondary School – Kitende, Buddo Secondary School, and Zana […]

BasketballMar 18, 2026

Zana Mixed sets early pace as Wakiso USSSA Basketball Qualifiers tip off in style

Zana Mixed Secondary School has laid down an early marker in the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Wakiso District girls’ basketball qualifiers with a commanding opening-day display. Held on a cold Wednesday, 18th March, at Buddo Secondary School, the championship drew participation from 14 girls’ teams and 16 boys’ teams, setting the stage […]

BasketballFeb 19, 2026

Saints Crown Lubowa debut with commanding win over Victoria Crocs under the lights

Under the floodlights of Lubowa, RezLife Saints turned their long-awaited home debut into a celebration, brushing aside Victoria Crocs 75–59 to stay unbeaten in the 2026 National Basketball League. The night began an hour late but burst into life from the opening tip, won by Rin Tueny Mabor. Backed by singing schoolgirls along the touchline, […]

BasketballFeb 10, 2026

Western Uganda’s Premier Basketball Showcase: JOVOC Open Basketball Tournament Returns

The 13th edition of the prestigious JOVOC Open Basketball Tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, 7th March 2026, at St. Joseph’s Vocational School in Mbarara, promising an electrifying display of young talent from over 40 secondary school teams across the country. “We are ready in terms of facilities, officials, and welfare. Each school […]

BasketballFeb 9, 2026

UCU Canons dominate UMU Flames in NBL encounter

UCU Canons dominate UMU Flames in NBL encounter Uganda Christian University (UCU) Canons secured a convincing 79-64 victory over Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) Flames in the National Basketball League at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Sunday evening. The Canons started strong, with Jimmy Otim scoring the game’s first points with a driving layup. They maintained their […]

BasketballFeb 7, 2026

City Oilers dominates Namuwongo Blazers in thrilling NBL opener

City Oilers, the record champions, got their 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) campaign off to a flying start, defeating Namuwongo Blazers 74-65 in an electrifying encounter at the Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday. The Oilers, who were seeking redemption after falling short of the 2025 NBL title, responded emphatically with a strong squad performance. Joel […]