The inaugural Futsal tournament at the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ball Games II concluded in style on Thursday, 17th July at St. Peter’s College main playground in Tororo, with Mukono Kings High School writing their name in the history books as the first-ever champions.
Introduced for the first time at these games, the Futsal competition attracted six schools and was played in a round-robin format. Each team faced the other once, and at the end of five thrilling match days, it was Mukono Kings who stood tallest.
The Mukono-based side finished unbeaten, collecting 13 points from four wins and one draw. Their campaign was headlined by a ruthless 8-0 win over Seroma Christian High School, further asserting their dominance.
Kakungulu Memorial School claimed the silver medal with 10 points, edging Kyadondo SS—who also amassed 10 points—on goal difference. St. Francis SS Busunju ended fourth with 6 points, followed by Seroma Christian in fifth on 4 points. St. Mark’s College Namagoma closed the table without registering a point.
The official awarding ceremony was held on Friday, 18th July at King George Memorial Stadium, rounding off what has widely been described as a successful and exciting Futsal debut.
With standout performances across the board, the USSSA 2025 Futsal Team of the Tournament was revealed, celebrating the best individual players in their respective positions:
Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper: Kakooza Muzafaru – Kakungulu Memorial School
Fixed Defender: Azabo Ibrahim – Kakungulu Memorial School
Defensive Specialist: Buluma Sudiki – Mukono Kings High School
Winger: Mukisa Daniel – Mukono Kings High School
Attacker: Joseph Junior Jude Kakooza – Kyadondo SS
Coach: Mudholo Shafiq – Mukono Kings High School
Mukisa Daniel was undoubtedly one of the stars of the tournament, finishing as top scorer with 12 goals in just five matches. He was closely followed by Kyadondo’s Joseph Junior Jude Kakooza with 10 goals, and Mukono Kings’ Afeku Patrick with 8.
Also making headlines was Kakungulu’s Azabo Ibrahim, a dependable figure at the back who currently features for Futsal Super League outfit Kisenyi FC. His presence in defence was key in helping his side secure a podium finish.
Coach Mudholo Shafiq of Mukono Kings was also recognized for his tactical brilliance, leading his team through an unbeaten run and into the national spotlight.
The tournament’s success has also come with major reward. Uganda will now have school teams representing the country at the ISF World Schools Futsal Championship in Brazil later this year — a first for the country.