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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kayiira Jackson\u00a0
\nKawempe Muslim Secondary School and Kawanda Secondary School delivered standout performances as the 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games climaxed in Mbale City.
\nKawempe Muslim underlined their dominance in girls\u2019 football, clinching a record-extending seventh title after defeating hosts Nkoma Secondary School 2-0 in a composed final. Their continued success cements their status as the powerhouse of girls\u2019 football in the competition\u2019s history.
\nKawempe Muslim celebrating their goal scored against Nkoma
\nIn netball, Kawanda Secondary School reclaimed their crown in dramatic fashion, overcoming Kadugala Secondary School in a thrilling final to return to the top. Last year\u2019s champions, Greenlight Islamic Secondary School, settled for third place after falling short in the title race.
\nKawanda SS netball champions
\nDespite the brilliance of Kawempe and Kawanda, it was Gombe Secondary School that once again emerged as the overall champions of the games, amassing five gold medals. Kibuli Secondary School followed closely as runners-up with four gold medals, highlighting their consistency across multiple disciplines.
\nGombe SS the overall winners
\nIn boys\u2019 football, Kyaddondo Secondary School edged Masaka Secondary School 1-0 in a tightly contested final to lift the title, while Buziga Islamic secured third place.
\nVolleyball saw continued dominance from Kinaawa High School \u2013 Mugongo and Mbogo Mixed, who extended their winning streaks in the girls\u2019 and boys\u2019 categories respectively.
\nThe annual games attracted 47 schools, featuring 122 teams and a total of 1,591 student participants competing across football, netball, volleyball, handball, table tennis, badminton, scrabble, and chess.
\nHosted by Nkoma Secondary School under the theme \u201cFaith, Unity and Excellence through Sports,\u201d the 2026 edition once again showcased the growing competitiveness and talent within school sports.
\nFULL LIST OF WINNERS
\nFOOTBALL BOYS
\nChampions: Kyaddondo SS
\n2nd Place: Masaka SS
\n3rd Place: Buziga Islamic
\nFOOTBALL GIRLS
\nChampions: Kawempe Muslim A
\n2nd Place: Nkoma SS
\n3rd Place: Kawempe Muslim B
\nNETBALL
\nChampions: Kawanda SS
\n2nd Place: Kadugala SS
\n3rd Place: Greenlight Islamic
\nHANDBALL BOYS
\nChampions: Gombe SS
\n2nd Place: Kawanda SS
\n3rd Place: Mbogo Mixed
\nHANDBALL GIRLS
\nChampions: Gombe SS
\n2nd Place: Kawanda SS
\n3rd Place: Kibuli SS
\nVOLLEYBALL BOYS
\nChampions: Mbogo Mixed
\n2nd Place: Namagabi SS
\n3rd Place: Masaka SS
\nVOLLEYBALL GIRLS
\nChampions: Kinaawa High School Mugongo
\n2nd Place: Namagabi SS
\n3rd Place: Mbogo High School
\nBADMINTON BOYS
\nChampions: Kibuli SS
\n2nd Place: Kinaawa High School Kawempe
\n3rd Place: Kinaawa High School Mugongo
\nBADMINTON GIRLS
\nChampions: Mbogo High School
\n2nd Place: Mariam High School
\n3rd Place: Kinaawa High School Mugongo
\nTABLE TENNIS BOYS
\nChampions: Kibuli SS
\n2nd Place: Ubuntu Hill
\n3rd Place: Nkoma SS
\nTABLE TENNIS GIRLS
\nChampions: Kibuli SS
\n2nd Place: Mbogo High School
\n3rd Place: Mbogo Mixed
\nCHESS BOYS
\nChampions: Kibuli SS
\n2nd Place: Gombe SS
\n3rd Place: Masaka SS
\nCHESS GIRLS
\nChampions: Gombe SS
\n2nd Place: Nabisunsa Girls
\n3rd Place: Kibuli SS
\nSCRABBLE BOYS
\nChampions: Gombe SS
\n2nd Place: Kisaasi Muslim
\nSCRABBLE GIRLS
\nChampions: Gombe SS
\n2nd Place: Kisaasi Muslim
\nOVERALL CHAMPIONS: Gombe SS<\/p>\n