{"id":950,"date":"2026-05-16T16:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xavieradioug.com\/news\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignusssa-ball-games-2026-quarter-finalists-confirmed-as-giants-survive-round-of-16-battles-in-lira\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T16:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:24:33","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignusssa-ball-games-2026-quarter-finalists-confirmed-as-giants-survive-round-of-16-battles-in-lira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xavieradioug.com\/news\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignusssa-ball-games-2026-quarter-finalists-confirmed-as-giants-survive-round-of-16-battles-in-lira\/","title":{"rendered":"USSSA Ball Games 2026: Quarter Finalists Confirmed As Giants Survive Round of 16 Battles In Lira | Voice of Bugerere"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kayiira Jackson\u00a0
\nThe race for the 2026 USSSA National Boys Football Championship title intensified on Saturday as the Round of 16 delivered thrilling encounters, narrow victories and penalty drama in Lira City.
\nTraditional powerhouses Buddo Secondary School, St. Mary\u2019s Boarding Secondary School Kitende and Kyadondo Secondary School all booked places in the quarter finals after hard-fought victories at the Lira Town College playground.
\nBuddo SS edged youthful Kawempe Muslim Secondary School 2-1 in one of the most entertaining fixtures of the day. Aboy Ambroze emerged the hero for Buddo with a brace, while Kimbowa Ukasha scored Kawempe Muslim\u2019s consolation goal as Buddo advanced to the last eight.
\nSt. Mary\u2019s Kitende also survived a stern test against Madinah Islamic, securing a 2-1 victory to continue their quest for national title they last won in 2023. The Wakiso giants showed composure in crucial moments to seal qualification to the quarter finals.
\nKyadondo SS equally progressed after defeating Nkoma SS 2-1 in another closely contested tie at Lira Town College Pitch.
\nElsewhere, Bukedea Comprehensive School needed a solitary strike from Godi Musa in the 30th minute to eliminate Greenlight Islamic 1-0 and march into the quarter finals.
\nAmus College School joined the last eight after Ivan Okello scored the decisive goal in a narrow 1-0 victory over home side Mentor SS.
\nMasaka Secondary School also advanced courtesy of Ssemakula Ali Shafic\u2019s lone strike in a 1-0 triumph against Lubiri Secondary School.
\nNumasa Secondary School continued their impressive run at the championship with a commanding 2-0 win over Busia Secondary School to secure a quarter final berth.
\nMeanwhile, London College Nansana survived a tense penalty shootout against Mbale Secondary School after normal time ended goalless. London College triumphed 4-2 on penalties to complete the list of quarter finalists.
\nRound of 16 Results
\nLondon College Nansana 0(4)-0(2) Mbale SS
\nBuddo SS 2-1 Kawempe Muslim SS
\nKyadondo SS 2-1 Nkoma SS
\nNumasa SS 2-0 Busia SS
\nBukedea Comprehensive School 1-0 Greenlight Islamic
\nAmus College School 1-0 Mentor SS
\nMasaka SS 1-0 Lubiri SS
\nSt Mary\u2019s Kitende 2-1 Madinah Islamic
\nQuarter Final Fixtures
\nBuddo SS vs Kyadondo SS \u2013 9am
\nLondon College Nansana vs Amus College School \u2013 11am
\nBukedea Comprehensive School vs Masaka SS \u2013 2pm
\nNumasa SS vs St Mary\u2019s Boarding Secondary School Kitende \u2013 4pm
\nAll quarter final matches will be played at Lira Town College playground.<\/p>\n\n
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