The first FUBA Mini Basketball league for Primary Schools in the post Covid-era will tip-off on Saturday 18th this month after a lapse of two years.
This comes after the Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) and Primary Schools Committee revealed the list of primary schools set to compete in this year’s U14 basketball league intended to make young boys and girls appreciate the value of sport or physical education and also develop basketball from the grassroots.
This league will be a great platform to a vast number of girls and boys to showcase their skills since schools from different parts of the country will be taking part in a league that will be played on three consecutive Saturdays.
Meanwhile , there is much excitement ahead of this year’s edition that has attracted a total of eleven primary schools from different parts of Uganda including debutants Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools and City Parents’ school.
“It’s an honour to represent an institution like Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools /City Parents’ school at the national level and I feel we are ready to give our best and represent our school well,”
Chloe laker, a pupil at one of the ten Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools /City Parents’ School disclosed to Sbk Sports Mail
“It’s an immense joy. I’m very, very happy. I’m also very grateful to the management and administration of Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools /City Parents’ school , our beloved teachers, parents and the coaching staff for giving us the opportunity to be part of this year’s mini basketball league,”
“It will be my first taste of it and I’m looking forward to the challenge.I’ve heard great things about the FUBA mini basketball league games in the past and I can’t wait to take part in one of them myself, “
“I believe it will be a great podium for us to showcase the skills and basics we’ve attained from the Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools / City Parents’ school talent development programme.”
The debutants are joined by Watoto Biira and Nation Changers who emerged winners of the first edition of the mini basketball tournament that was played at Nakasero Primary School between 28th July to 29th July 2018 after defeating Bright Parents Primary School and Watoto Biira to win the boys and girls finals respectively.
The aforementioned schools will also be joined by Exodus Schools, Apex Christian P/A, Watoto Hope,MST Junior Schools, Bright Parents, British School, Twin Brooks Primary school and Janan primary school for this year’s edition of the Fuba Mini basketball league for primary schools.
Match day one matches for both girls and boys will get underway on Saturday 18th June 2022 at Twin Brooks Primary School-Kiteezi (Gayaza) whilst match day two and match day three matches will be played on 25th June 2022 and 2nd July 2022 at Nakasero Primary School and Twin Brooks Primary school respectively.
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- Egypt Edge Australia on Penalties to Reach Historic World Cup Last 16
The result delivered the Pharaohs’ first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history and earned them a last-16 meeting with either Argentina or Cape Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday, 7 July. - Rines SS End Years of Waiting With Historic USSSA U20 Girls’ Football Triumph
The final provided the perfect stage for Rines to showcase the qualities that had carried them throughout the competition. - Key Talking Points Ahead of 2026 Masaza Cup Matchday Three
The Bulange Group has delivered an early reality check for defending champions Buwekula, who are yet to register a win after two matches. For a team that lifted the title in the previous campaign, this slow start has created an unfamiliar sense of urgency. - Defender Commits Future to KCCA FC with One-Year Contract Extension
Muhamud’s extension, new arrivals like Ngonde, and a reshaped technical setup under Ssenyondo, KCCA FC are clearly laying foundations for a more stable, competitive, and results-driven future. - CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 Set for Explosive Kigali Showdown as 12 Regional Giants Confirmed
Uganda’s challenge in the tournament will be led by reigning Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC, a side that has steadily grown into one of the country’s most consistent performers on the domestic and regional scene.
