Mmamba Kakoboza Wins 2026 Buganda Bika Football Champions

Buganda Kingdom's Mmamba Kakoboza clan has made history by winning the 2026 Bika Football Tournament, defeating Nkima clan 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The final match ended goalless after 90 minutes, with Mmamba Kakoboza holding their nerve during the penalties to claim their first-ever title in the competition's history.

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga congratulated the champions and praised the high level of competition displayed throughout the final. He noted that the players showcased great quality and determination, pushing the match to penalties. Mayiga emphasized the kingdom's commitment to strengthening the Clan Games due to the growing participation among Baganda communities.

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The players showcased great quality and determination, which pushed the match all the way to penalties.

"Buganda Kingdom is committed to making the Bika Games bigger and stronger every year because many Baganda continue to embrace and participate in them," Mayiga stated. The tournament's main sponsor, Airtel Uganda, also reaffirmed its commitment to continue working closely with the kingdom in supporting future cultural and sporting activities.

This year's games featured a total of 26 participating clans across various sporting disciplines. In a unique development, the competition included additional games such as Chess, Omweso, Scrabble, Ludo, and senior citizens' games, with participants winning medals and prizes. The Bika football tournament traditionally brings together the 52 clans of Buganda. In the netball competition, the Ente clan emerged as champions.

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Buganda Kingdom is committed to making the Bika Games bigger and stronger every year because many Baganda continue to embrace and participate in them.