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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kayiira Jackson\u00a0
\nKawempe Muslim SS and Kakukugulu Memorial announced their intentions in style with commanding victories as the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games kicked off on Friday at Nkoma SS.
\nKawempe Muslim, the reigning Kawempe Division champions, made a perfect start in Group D, collecting maximum points from their opening two fixtures. They began their campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Kinaawa High School at Mbale City Stadium, courtesy of goals from Ssekabira Isaac and Bukenya Stephen in either half.<\/p>\n
The momentum carried into their evening fixture, where Kawempe delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Busabala Islamic. Bukenya Stephen grabbed his second goal of the day, while Ukasha Kimbowa and Kintu Augustine added to the tally to seal a flawless start. Kawempe now sit comfortably at the top of Group D with six points from two matches.
\nAttention now turns to their next fixtures, with Kawempe set to face Kigumba SS at St Peter\u2019s SS before wrapping up their group stage campaign against Kasawo SS.
\nMeanwhile, Kakukugulu Memorial also made a strong statement with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Bombo Muslim in one of the day\u2019s most thrilling encounters at Mbale SS Grounds.
\nBombo Muslim had taken an early lead through Shafik Karim, but Kakukugulu showed resilience in the second half. Supersub Daniel Iglima restored parity before captain Assimwe Ronnie struck late to complete the turnaround and hand the Kampala-based side a crucial win.
\nKakukugulu Memorial will be aiming to build on this momentum when they face defending champions Masaka SS in their next outing, a fixture that promises to be a true test of their ambitions to return to the top.
\nElsewhere, hosts Nkoma SS were held to a goalless draw by Kyadondo SS in the tournament\u2019s official opener at Mbale City Stadium.
\nOther results saw Bulo Parents register two wins on the day, including a 3-0 victory over Kisaasi Muslim and a 2-0 triumph against Bugembe Islamic. Kibuli SS edged Bilal Islamic 1-0 and later secured a dominant 3-0 win over Mende SS, while Masaka SS defeated Bombo Muslim 2-0 before settling for a goalless draw against Nakaswa SS.
\nFull day one Football Boys results:
\nBulo Parents 3-0 Kisaasi Muslim
\nNamagabi SS 0-1 Mbogo Mixed
\nKawempe Muslim SS 2-0 Kinaawa High School
\nNkoma SS 0-0 Kyadondo SS
\nKibuli SS 1-0 Bilal Islamic Mende SS 1-1 Hamdan Islamic
\nBombo Muslim 0-2 Masaka SS
\nMusitwa 0-2 Nakaswa SS
\nBugembe Islamic 0-2 Bulo Parents
\nBuziga Islamic 5-0 Kinawa High Mugongo
\nBusiika Muslim 1-1 Namagabi SS
\nTaufiq Islamic 0-2 Lweru SS
\nBusabala Islamic 0-3 Kawempe Muslim
\nKasawo SS 4-0 Kigumba
\nAbu Aisha 2-3 Nkoma SS
\nBukoyo SS 2-0 Sseke
\nMende SS 0-3 Kibuli SS
\nHamdan Islamic 0-1 Nakaloke Masaka SS 0-0 Nakaswa SS
\nKakukugulu Memorial 2-1 Bombo Muslim SS<\/p>\n