Bukedea Comprehensive School etched their name into history, clinching their maiden Elite Games title after a gripping 4–2 penalty shootout triumph over Mentor Secondary School. The contest had ended 1–1 in regulation time, with Mentor drawing first blood through Gabriel Oyiru’s 32nd-minute strike before Bukedea’s Deus Niwaha delivered a dramatic last-gasp equalizer to force penalties.From there, goalkeeper Andrew Okori rose to hero status, producing decisive saves that shattered Mentor’s hopes and sparked wild celebrations. With tournament golden boot winner Amis Yabil Busingye leading from the front, Bukedea’s breakthrough victory signals the dawn of a new chapter in Ugandan school football. If St Noa’s win reaffirmed a dynasty, Bukedea’s triumph announced the arrival of fearless new contenders ready to reshape the landscape.
In the girls’ final, champions were tested, nerves were shredded, and history was written. St Noa Girls Secondary School–Zana proved once again that when trophies are on the line, composure is their greatest weapon. The reigning queens of the USSSA Elite Games defended their crown in dramatic fashion, edging Kawempe Muslim 5–4 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after a tense 0–0 stalemate in regulation time on Sunday. It was a finale defined not by flair, but by steel.Kawempe Muslim, inspired by tournament golden boot winner Agnes Nabukenya and her staggering 11-goal haul, pushed St Noa to the absolute limit. Yet in the unforgiving lottery of spot kicks, destiny favored the champions. Belindah Nabawanuka’s crucial miss tilted the balance, while Angel Dominic, Martha Babirye, Patricia Nayiga, Rebecca Nyakake, and Evelyn Katusiime converted with ruthless precision. It was a masterclass in mental strength — the hallmark of a side that now adds another Elite Games title to their growing collection alongside national and FEASSA honors.Earlier, St Noa had signaled their intent with a commanding 2–0 semi-final victory over Sheema Girls, while Kawempe stormed past Uganda Martyrs 5–0 to set up the dream showdown. Though Nabukenya’s brilliance lit up the tournament, it was St Noa’s championship DNA that ultimately carried the day. Their continued dominance cements their status as the gold standard of Ugandan schoolgirls’ football.
