Overview:
The FEASSA 2026 theme is “Nurturing Sports Talent”.
- 2026 FEASSA Games: Football (Girls) – 1st Semifinal
- Rines Secondary School (Uganda) 1-0 Boni Consili Vocational & Secondary School (Uganda)
Rines Secondary School has booked the first final slot at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Association (FEASSA) Games.
The reigning Uganda girls’ football champions overcame a hard-fighting Boni Consili Vocational and Secondary School outfit 1-0 at the Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro in Tanzania on Friday morning.
Defender Patricia Nanyanzi Nakato was the heroine with the all-important goal in the match.
Nakato was well composed to bury the ball into the net past goalkeeper Sophia Burungi Nakkazi in the 65th minute from a penalty kick.
The penalty was awarded following a foul in the forbidden area by defender Violet Nyakaiski onto Trinah Nakawuki.
Before the penalty incident, Boni Consili Vocational and Secondary School had dominated the game with Biiba Nenghamba, Jane Kabugho and Loyce Komugisha dictating play for the team.
Rines’ goalkeeper Bridget Yuko Nansamba and king-pin defender Nakato were fully alert to tame any threat.
Against the run of play, Rines earned a penalty that Nakato converted with ease.
“I am humbled for the teamwork mentality from my teammates. I thank my coaches for the work well done. Reaching the final of FEASSA is a big feat for us,” Rines captain Justine Ayerango sighed with excitement.
Rines S.S await the winner between Uganda’s Amus College and PSB Huye from Rwanda.
The final will be played on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at Jamhuri Stadium.
The FEASSA 2026 theme is “Nurturing Sports Talent”.
Hosts Tanzania were joined by teams from Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Burundi in the different sporting disciplines.
Team Line Ups:
Rines SS XI: Bridget Yuko Nansamba (G.K), Dorcus Edith Nantaba, Jovia Nakirya, Edith Nakiseka, Patricia Nanyanzi Nakato, Shamirah Namukabirye, Trinah Nakawuki, Justine Ayerango, Halima Mupyango, Monica Bulya, Patricia Babirye
Subs: Justine Mirembe, Joyce Namukwaya, Sarah Nakimuli, Hikmat Namatovu, Desire Nabadda, Khauthara Wolayo, Angel Ainembabazi, Eseza Mutuka, Zuena Nandego
Officials
- Coaches: Isma Mukiibi, Tadeo Nyanzi, Farouk Luwagga
- Teacher: James Kakwanzi
Boni Consili Vocational Secondary School XI: Sophia Birungi Nakkazi (G.K), Mackline Niwandinda, Violet Nyakaisiki, Ashanti Mukinde Owayo, Evas Tushemerirwe, Esther Ainembabazi, Loyce Komugisha, Catherine Natuhwera, Biiba Nenghamba, Peace Muduwa, Jane Kabugho
Subs: Jovitah Birungi, Precious Atukunda, Grace Kasemire, Sheila Mungutimo, Joan Kizza Namulindwa, Mary Amumpere, Anisha Nabacwa, Zulufah Nanuuni, Rinah Ariho
Team officials:
- Head coach: Brendah Nasozi
- Assistant coach: Saidi Hussein
- Doctor: Qraish Nsamba
- Games teacher: Primus Ngabirano
