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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Kayiira Jackson\u00a0
\nThe rich history of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Boys Football Championship will gain another chapter tomorrow in Lira City when Amus College School takes on Bukedea Comprehensive School in the 2026 final.
\nAs the tournament reaches its climax in Lira, attention has once again turned to the schools that have shaped Uganda\u2019s most prestigious post-primary football competition over the last four decades.
\nThis year\u2019s final carries special significance for Amus College School, who are returning to the title match for the second time in three years. The school narrowly missed out on glory in 2024 when they finished as losing finalists during the championship hosted in Masaka, where St Julian High School Mukono emerged champions.
\nAmus College School earned another shot at history after eliminating record champions St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in the semifinal played in Lira today. Bukedea Comprehensive School secured their place in the final after edging Kyadondo Secondary School 1-0.
\nThe championship has over the years produced several dominant dynasties, with St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende and Kibuli SS standing tall as the most successful schools in the competition\u2019s history.
\nTop Five Most Successful Schools in USSSA Boys Football History
\nSt Mary\u2019s SS Kitende \u2013 11 titles
\nKibuli SS \u2013 11 titles
\nKololo SS \u2013 4 titles
\nBuddo SS \u2013 3 titles
\nOld Kampala SS \u2013 2 titles
\nSt Mary\u2019s SS Kitende established themselves as a modern powerhouse especially between 2004 and 2023, producing multiple national titles and several Uganda Cranes stars. Kibuli SS, one of the country\u2019s traditional football institutions, dominated much of the 1990s and early 2000s.
\nThe championship has also witnessed the rise of newer football forces such as Buddo SS, St Julian High Mukono and now Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School.
\nComplete List of Previous Winners
\n2026: To be decided
\n2025: Buddo SS
\n2024: St Julian High Mukono
\n2023: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2022: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2021: Not held
\n2020: Not held
\n2019: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2018: Buddo SS
\n2017: Jinja SS
\n2016: Kibuli SS
\n2015: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2014: Kibuli SS
\n2013: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2012: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2011: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2010: Bishop Nankyama
\n2009: Buddo SS
\n2008: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2007: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2006: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2005: Kibuli SS
\n2004: St Mary\u2019s SS Kitende
\n2003: Old Kampala SS
\n2002: Nagalama Islamic
\n2001: Ngabo Academy
\n2000: Kibuli SS
\n1999: Old Kampala SS
\n1998: Kibuli SS
\n1997: St Leo\u2019s Kyegobe
\n1996: Kibuli SS
\n1995: Kibuli SS
\n1994: Lubiri SS
\n1993: Kibuli SS
\n1992: Kibuli SS
\n1991: Kibuli SS
\n1990: Kololo SS
\n1989: Kibuli SS
\n1988: Kololo SS
\n1987: Kololo SS
\n1986: Kololo SS
\nTomorrow\u2019s final in Lira City will therefore not only crown a new champion, but could also introduce another name into the elite circle of schools that have etched their mark on Uganda\u2019s football history.<\/p>\n\n
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