Busia SS and Kibuli SS captains with the match officials prior to kick off at the Canon Lawrence Primary School playground in Boroboro, Lira

2026 USSSA Boys’ football (Group L):

Thursday morning results:

  • Busia SS 1-0 Kibuli S.S
  • St Kagwa Bushenyi 2-2 Kabalega S.S

Other results:

  • NUMASA 1-3 Bukedea Comprehensive South
  • GreenLight Islamic 2-1 St Joseph Buyaga
  • Mbarara Army 0-4 Panyadoli Self Help
  • Mvara S.S 2-3 Bristol S.S

Busia Secondary School stunned Kibuli S.S 1-0 in group L during the 2026 USSSA Boys’ Football at Canon Lawrence Primary School grounds, Boroboro on Thursday.

Bruno Joseph Wafula’s first-half strike inspired Busia SS to a memorable victory that puts them top of the pool with 7 points.

Brian Okoth looked on in disbelief as his header rattled off the crossbar in one of the Kibuli S.S. endless attacks towards Busia S.S.

“I salute the character of my players. We planned well being our third time at the nationals. True, we started the group stages as underdogs but my players had the right mentality and character,” Ivan George Wamalwa, head coach of Busia S.S., remarked.

“Qualifying out of the group for Busia S.S is a big achievement. This is the first time we are making it, and I salute the entire team effort,” Dan Waiswa, the games’ master, hinted.

Despite the slip and shock, Kibuli SS advanced to the Round of 32 stage with 4 points.

In the same group (L), St Kagwa Bushenyi and Kabalega S.S played to a 2-all draw at the roadside Lira P7 grounds as the two schools bowed out with 2 points apiece.

Meanwhile, Bukedea Comprehensive School South overcame Masaka city’s NUMASA 3-1 at the Lira Town College Playground.

This victory means that Bukedea Comprehensive South has made it 3-out-of-3 wins in the group stages.

In other morning duels, GreenLight Islamic edged St Joseph Buyaga 2-1; Panyadoli Self Help thumped Mbarara Army 4-0, and Mvara S.S fell 2-3 to Bristol S.S.

The group stages come to an end on Thursday, ahead of Friday’s knockout round with the Round of 32 matches, as well as the classification duels to determine the positions 33 to 64.

The four semifinalists are assured of slots at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro City, Tanzania.

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

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