RUBIRIZI, Uganda — Excitement is building across Rubirizi District after the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) confirmed the official draws and fixtures for the 2026 district secondary schools football competitions for both boys and girls.
The confirmation followed a games teachers’ meeting held today at Ndekye Secondary School, where representatives from participating schools gathered to finalize preparations for the highly anticipated district championship.
According to the fixtures released, girls’ matches will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026, while boys’ games will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. All matches are scheduled to kick off at 8:00 a.m. across different playgrounds in the district.
Boys’ Competition Fixtures – Sunday, March 15, 2026
The boys’ tournament will feature four groups competing at four different venues across the district.
Group A – Katerera Playground
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Katunguru Seed School
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St. Thomas Vocational School
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Mugombwa Seed School
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Ryeru Schools
Group B – Nyakasharu Playground
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Kirugu Secondary School
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Ryeru Seed School
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Uganda Martyrs Kanyashande
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Kashozi Victory High School
Group C – Kyambura Playground
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Archbishop Bakyenga Vocational School
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St. Michael High School
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Mwongyera Secondary School
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Katerera Comprehensive High School
Group D – Kyenzaza Volcano Playground
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Kicwamba High School
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Ndekye Secondary School
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Unique High School
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Rutoto Secondary School
Girls’ Competition Fixtures – Saturday, March 14, 2026
The girls’ tournament will also feature intense competition as schools battle for a place in the knockout stage.
Group A – Kyenzaza Volcano Playground
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Maria Girls Centenary School
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Kirugu Secondary School
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Mwongyera Secondary School
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Kashozi Victory High School
Group B – Kyambura Playground
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Ndekye Secondary School
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Ryeru Seed School
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Mugombwa Seed School
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St. Thomas Vocational School
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Katunguru Seed School
Group C – Nyakasharu Playground
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St. Michael High School
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Rutoto Secondary School
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Uganda Martyrs Kanyashande
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St. Kizito Seed School
Group D – Katerera Playground
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Archbishop Bakyenga Vocational School
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Katerera Comprehensive High School
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St. Elizabeth Girls School
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Ryeru Schools
Quarterfinal Stage
After the group stage, teams that qualify will proceed to the quarterfinals, which will be played as follows:
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Group A winners vs Group C winners
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Group B winners vs Group D winners
The district championship is expected to showcase emerging football talent from schools across Rubirizi and strengthen sports development at the grassroots level.
Organizers have urged schools to observe discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition as they compete for the district title and the opportunity to progress to the next stage of the USSSA competitions.
This story is compiled by:
Tugume Muzafaru
District Football Association Publicity (DFA Rubirizi)
