Heavyweights Collide As seventh Elite Colleges Championship Attracts Held – Xavier Radio Ug

By Kayiira Jackson 
The stage is made up our minds for an thrilling battle of Uganda’s prime college teams after the draws for the seventh edition of the Elite Colleges Championship accept as true with been conducted on Wednesday on the USSSA head offices at GNS Plaza in Kampala.
The draws for seven disciplines accept as true with been presided over by the Head of Technical, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, in the presence of President Emeritus Patrick Okanya, Director Emmanuel Kasakya and representatives from taking part colleges.
Not like soccer for every boys and women, that also can simply put collectively a group stage format, all diversified disciplines will in all probability be conducted on a round robin foundation.
Boys Football
Within the boys’ soccer category, defending champions Buddo SS accept as true with been positioned in a exceptional Neighborhood A alongside Mentor SS, Kyadondo SS, Fort Portal SS and tournament hosts Janan Secondary College.
Three-time giants St Mary’s Boarding Secondary College Kitende create a return to the championship after a three-year absence and headline Neighborhood B as seed one. They will compete towards reigning FEASSA champions Bukedea Entire College, Identical old Excessive College Zzana and Kawempe Muslim SS in what guarantees to be a extremely competitive group.
The championship will kick off with Buddo SS going through hosts Janan Secondary College at 8:00am on the Janan SS Playground. At the same time, St Mary’s Kitende will battle Kawempe Muslim SS at Nkondo Grounds in the 2d opening fixture.
Women Football
Within the ladies’ category, defending champions St Noa Women Secondary College enter the tournament as seed one in Neighborhood A, the build they’re going to face Nkoma SS, Bukedea Entire College and St Catherine Women Secondary College Kazo.
Neighborhood B aspects Kawempe Muslim SS, Uganda Martyrs Excessive College Lubaga, Sheema Women and Panyadoli Self Lend a hand in one other tightly contested pool.
Beyond soccer, the championship will furthermore feature Netball (with seven confirmed teams), Volleyball for every boys and women, Basketball in every 5×5 and 3×3 codecs for boys and women, Rugby Sevens, and Handball.
Groups are expected to represent for screening on Thursday 26th February, with the tournament officially kicking off on Friday 27th February 2026. The championship will climax on Sunday 1st March.
With defending champions searching out for to give protection to their crowns and returning powerhouses fervent to reclaim glory, the seventh edition of the Elite Colleges Championship guarantees a weekend of intense opponents and excessive-quality college sport.

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