Ngabi Nsamba

Overview:

According to a document released by Gerald Katamba, the secretary of Bika organizing committee, on each day, there will be a double header of games on every playground.


2023 Bika Bya Baganda Football Championship

Round of 32:

Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium (Wakisha):

Tuesday, 13th June:

  • Njaza Vs Musu (1 PM)
  • Nkerebwe Vs Lugave (4 PM)

Wednesday, 14th June:

  • Mbwa Vs Ngonge (1 PM)
  • Njovu Vs Kkobe (4 PM)

Buddo S.S Playground:

Tuesday, 13th June:

  • Ngaali Vs Nte (1 PM)
  • Ngo Vs Mmamba Kakoboza (4PM)

Wednesday, 14th June:

  • Ndisa Vs Kinyomo (1 PM)
  • Nkima Vs Ffumbe (4 PM)

Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku:

Tuesday, 13th June:

  • Akasimba Vs Nsenene (1 PM)
  • Namungoona Vs Mbogo (4 PM)

Wednesday, 14th June:

  • Butiko Vs Ngeye (1 PM)
  • Ngabi Vs Ndiga (4 PM)

Kawanda S.S Playground:

Tuesday, 13th June:

  • Ngabi Nyunga Vs Mpindi (1 PM)
  • Omutima Omusagi Vs Mmamba Namakaka (4 PM)

Wednesday, 14th June:

  • Mazzi Ga Kisasi Vs Mutima Muyanja (1 PM)
  • Nvuma Vs Olulyo Olulangira (4 PM)

The organizing committee for the 2023 Bika Bya Baganda Football tournament confirmed the different venues and kick-off times for the round of 32 fixtures.

Four different venues; Mutesa II Wankulukuku stadium, Kabaka Kyabaggu stadium (Wakisha), Kawanda S.S and Buddo S.S playgrounds will be used over the two days; Tuesday, 13th June and on the subsequent day.

According to a document released by Gerald Katamba, the secretary of Bika organizing committee, on each day, there will be a double header of games on every playground.

Lugave Team. They play Nkerebwe on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at the Kabaka Kyabbagu stadium (4:00 PM)

Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium (Wakisha):

On Tuesday, 13th June 2023, the early kick off at the Wakisha playground will be Njaza against Musu (1 PM).

This will be followed by the Nkerebwe against Lugave clash at 4 PM.

At the same ground on Wednesday, 14th June 2023, Mbwa squares up against Ngonge in the early kick-off (1 PM) before the Njovu, Kkobe encounter at 4 PM.

Buddo S.S Playground:

At the Buddo S.S playground, Ngaali will play Nte in the early kick-off (1 PM) with Ngo taking on Mmamba Kakoboza at 4 PM on Tuesday, 13th June 2023.

The next day (Wednesday, 14th June 2023), Ndisa will face Kinyomo (1 PM) before the mother of all battles between Nkima and Ffumbe at 4 PM)

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II greets Nkima players before the official opening game this year
Ffumbe clan team

Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku:

The Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku will host Kasimba against Nsenene on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at 1 PM.

The second match on the same day will witness Namungoona up against Mbogo at 4 PM.

On Wednesday, 14th June 2023, Butiko (Mushroom) will entertain Ngeye during the early kick-off at 1 PM.

Obutiko XI that eliminated Ensuma 5-2 in the first preliminary round. They play Ngeye clan at the round of 32

Then at 4 PM will witness the big clash between the defending champions Ndiga and Ngabi Nsambi.

Ngabi Nsamba won the official opening match of the 2023 edition, overcoming a 10 man Nkima 3-1.

Kawanda S.S Playground:

On Tuesday, 13th June 2023, Ngabi Nyunga will face Mpindi during the 1 PM early kick-off at Kawanda S.S playground.

At 4 PM, Omutima Omusagi will play Mmamba Namakaka.

During the next day duels at Kawanda S.S playground, Mazzi Ga Kisasi shall play Omutima Muyanja at 1 PM.

Then, Nvuma will take on Olulyo Olulangira next at 4 PM.

The successful 16 teams will qualify to the next round where they will be divided into groups of four before the successful 8 teams (top 2 per group) will reach the quarter finals.

This tournament which has been played since 1950 only accommodates players from Buganda Kingdom clans.

BIKA All Winners since inception:

  • 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 Gabunga
  • 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

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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