Johnson Ssekikubo Kisitu, the director of Gibson Exporters Ltd Director is the main sponsor of the Gibson Coffee Exporters Football Tournament – Kiwangala | Credit: David Isabirye
  • Event: 1st Gibson Coffee Exporters Football Tournament – Kiwangala
  • Dates: 11th November to 26th December 2026
  • Number of teams: Six (Kiwangala, Ngereko, Buzinga, Kakamba, Lukindu, Manja)
  • Venue: Kiwangala Sports Ground, Masaka city

The first ever edition of the Gibson Coffee Exporters football championship is anticipated to set alight Kiwangala sub-county in Masaka city.

This tournament will draw six teams; Kiwangala, Ngereko, Buzinga, Kakamba, Lukindu and Manja.

These teams will be divided into two pools; A and B.

Kiwangala, Ngereko and Buzinga are all in Group A whilst Kakamba, Lukindu and Manja are in Group B.

The best two teams will progress to the semi-finals and eventual finals on Boxing Day (26th December 2026).

Johnson Ssekikubo Kisitu, the director of Gibson Exporters Ltd Director is the main sponsor of the Gibson Coffee Exporters Football Tournament – Kiwangala | Credit: David Isabirye

“The tournament is to give back to the people of Kiwangala and also a platform to expose young talented players in this festive season” Johnson Ssekikubo Kisitu, the director of Gibson Exporters Uganda Limited, a company that deals with growers, roasters, packers, exporters and distributors of fresh produce (coffee and fruits).

The best team will be given a trophy and a lion’s share of the Ug.Shs 1,000,000; on top of medals.

During the final, there will be an exhibition girls’ football game between visiting Lwengo and Kiwangala.

The official opening match will be on 11th November 2026 between Kiwangala and Buzinga at the Kiwangala Sports Ground.

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

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