Mukono Kings outshoots Lugazi Homestone School to defend the girls’ football title | 2025 USSSA Mukono Zone

2025 USSSA Mukono Zone Football Championship

Finals:

• Girls: Lugazi Homestone School 1 (3) – 1 (4) Mukono Kings
• Boys: St Julian High School 0-1 Quality High School Buikwe

Mukono Kings Secondary School successfully defended the girls football title, overcoming Lugazi Homestone School in the 2025 USSSA Mukono zone championship.

The finale was played at St Mathias Kalemba SS in Nazigo Kayunga with Mukono Kings edging Lugazi Homestone School 4-3 in post-match penalties.

Normal time of this end-to-end affair had ended 1-goal apiece.

Nabillah Nawoma, Aidah Namuwonge, Valencia Nagayi and Shanitah Nakakooza netted the penalties for Mukono Kings.

Sawuya Mutalaza, Elizabeth Kuluva and Mercy Wasagali were on target for Lugazi Homestone whilst Ritah Kadondi and Victoria Nabbona missed their respective kicks to send Mukono Kings players, officials and fans into ecstasy.

Moments after the match, an overjoyed Mukono Kings head coach Muhammed Kigozi lauded the school management for the support which included a camp for the players.

He also cited the brave effort of the players throughout the district and zonal championship.

“I am excited for this victory. I wish to thank the school management for all the support of preparing the team with an early camp. I also appreciate the players for the dedicated team effort. We are now focused for the nationals” Kigozi revealed.

Meanwhile, the boys’ final was won by Buikwe based Quality High School after overcoming the reigning national champions St Julian High School (Mukono campus) 1-0.

Hirodi Koma Lazze scored the all-important goal on the evening.

Lazze scored with a diving header off an inviting corner kick in the second minute of the game.

Marvin Rwothomio wasted the opportunity to make it two under five minute with a cheeky penalty saved by the St Julian High School goalkeeper Harunah Brighton.

Quality High School Buikwe lived dangerously but goalkeeper Calton Muwonge remained solid with the other defenders as St Julian posed all sorts of provocations.

This was the first ever trophy for Quality High School Buikwe at the zonal level, having also successfully defended the Buikwe district title.

They are set to play at the nationals for the second successive time having made their debut in Masaka last May.

Peter Sserumaga, head coach for Quality High School Buikwe attributed the victory to early preparations and teamwork by the players.

“We commenced the preparations early. The players played like gallant soldiers with great determination” Sserumaga stated.

Quality High School Buikwe and St Julian High School Mukono will be joined by Namagabi SS and Mehta SS to represent the Mukono zone in the upcoming nationals that will be hosted in Ngora district.

USSSA third vice president Harriet Margaret Apolot, Christopher Kibirige (Kayunga district sports officer), Apollo Liada (ASSHU Kayunga chairperson), Mukono zone executive committee members, games masters and other personalities graced the closing day.

Selected Results:

Boys:

• Final: St Julian High School 0-1 Quality High School

Semi-finals:

• St Julian High School 1-0 Namagabi SS (James Ssekate)
• Quality High School 0 (3) – 0 (1) Mehta SS

Quarter-finals:

• St Julian High School 1-0 Kasawo SS
• Mehta SS 1-0 St Mark High School Kayunga
• Quality High School 1-0 Dynamic SS
• Namagabi SS (5) 0-0 (3) Latifah Mixed SS Kabimbiri

Girls:

• Final: Lugazi Homestone School 1 (3) – 1 (4) Mukono Kings

Semi-finals:

• Mukono Kings 0 (5) – 0 (4) Latifah Mixed
• Lugazi Homestone 2-1 Hopeful Future

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