The 2026 USSSA Games are set to start on 29th April at Seroma Christian School in Mukono.

This year, there are a lot of teams to look out for and St Noa’s title defense may be tough.

Kitende’s new look

National powerhouse Mary’s Kitende made a couple of changes to their coaching stuff. They added Huzaipha Ssentogo (who recently completed FIBA level One) and Junior Gazelles Head Coach Jonathan Egau. 

This change is a breath of fresh air as they try to push to regain their dominance.

Kitende also added top prospect Shiphrah Kiranda and she is expected to help steer them to glory.

Can Nabisunsa push for the title?

For long, Nabisunsa has been coming close but never quiet getting the job done. This year, they have the 2025 NBL MVP Mpoza Abigail and a number of experienced players.

Abigail, together with Martha Yikiru, Captain, Abifaith Musiimenta, and Auma Joy form the core of the team. The quartet has a wealth of experience should be good enough to lead the team when the right time comes.

Nabisunsa added youngster Melissa Kisakye, who was named the MVP in the Kampala Region Qualifiers. Melissa is a lethal shooter and will cause opponents lots of problems.

Tonny Drileba at the helm in Buddo

Serial winner Tonny Drileba was named the new Head Coach of Buddo S.S. Having won this competition as a player long ago, Drileba knows what it takes to claim the glory but can he impart that in the students.

Buddo S.S will be under the leadership of former U18 Youngster Angela Auma.

The defending Champions

St Noa girls are the defending champions having dethroned St Mary’s Kitende.  They have multiple experienced players like Bushira Namayanja, Maxine Anyango, Resty Nanangwe and more. St Noa will e expected to reach in the deep stages of the competition and are the favorites as things stand.

Home Advantage

The hosts, Seroma Christian School, have had their program steadily develop and this is an opportunity for them to claim glory.

Being at home should bring more motivation and fans who could steer the team to great heights.

Other top schools

Hope S.S (Watoto), St Cyprian, Kibuli S.S, Seeta High Main, Seeta High and Elite High School will all be threat to the top schools.

Full Draws

Pool A

Pool B

• Elite High School
• Mvara S.S
• Nabumali H.S
• St. Mary’s Vocational
• Holy Cross Lake View

Pool C

1. Kisubi Mapera
2. Seroma Christian H.S
3. Amus College School
4. Buddo S.S
5. Sacred Heart Mushanga

Pool D

1. Maryhill H.S
2. St. Cyprian
3. St. Mary’s Rushoroza
4. Kibuli S.S
5. Merryland H.S

Pool E

1. Gombe S.S
2. Seeta H.S Main
3. St. Augustine
4. Harding Christ Academy
5. Nabisunsa Girls School

Pool F

1. Ndejje S.S
2. Immaculate Heart
3. Gayaza H.S
4. Nyakasura School
5. Forest Hill College

Pool G

1. Lubiri S.S
2. Seeta H.S Nama
3. Sacred Heart Gulu
4. Exodus College Schoo
5. Mpanga S.S.S

Pool H

1. Great Aubrey Memorial
2. St. Mary’s Kitende
3. Iganga S.S
4. Naalya S.S
5. Mengo S.S