UPSSA Games 2024: Kanjuki Junior writes History, Reaches Maiden U12 Football Final
It was another day of glory for not only Kanjuki Junior School but also Kayunga District as they wrote history by making it to the finals of Uganda Primary Schools Ball Games and SNE championships underway in Soroti City.
Kanjuki Junior School who represented Kayunga district needed penalty shootouts to eliminate title contenders, Iganga District in the semi final played on Monday 2nd, September 2024 at Soroti Sports Club in Soroti City.
Director of Kanjuki Junior School, Isa Basomesa “I do these things with passion because kayunga is seen nowhere on the national levels. Kayunga always has negative news, and we think sports can market the district on the national level. My dream started in 2012 when I saw the branding of the district. Preparation and teamwork have been key at this stage, and this result has not come as a surprise”.
Road to the finals
Kayunga topped the group O with maximum points (9) defeating Namisindwa 5-0, Tororo Municipality 4-0, and Buikwe by 1-0 scoreline.
In the knockout stage, Kayunga eliminated Sheema in Round of 32 by 1-0, Ntoloko on round of 16 by 2-0, Buikwe on quarter finals by 2-0 and Iganga on semi finals by 3-2 in penalty shoots following a barren draw (0-0).
Kayunga on finals awaits the winner between defending champions, Koboko and Terego who will have their penalty shoots kicked on Tuesday morning following a goalless draw in their normal time play.
Behind the success
Hassan Wasswa – Head Coach
Eric Mubiru – Assistant Coach
Ali Wegulo – Games Teacher
Kibirige Christopher – Sports Officer
Vicente Musana – Technical Kayunga District
Paul Kasadha – Chairman Games Kayunga District
Isa Basomesa Ntale – Director, Kanjuki Junior School
Kayunga District registered five teams that is Football Boys U12, Netball U12 Boys and Girls, Volleyball U14 Boys, and SNE Football Boys U12
Performance per team
Football Boys U12 are on the finals, SNE Football Boys U12 finished in the second position, Netball Girls U12 lost in the semi finals to this years champion of the category, Kalungu District, Netball Boys U12 and Volleyball U14 didn’t qualify from group stages.
About Kanjuki Junior School.
Is a private primary school located in Bugoge, Kiteredde of Kayunga Subcounty, founded by Ntale Isa together with Community 2008.
Last year, the school celebrated 15 years of excellence, and they produced the best Primary Leaving Examination candidate in Kayunga with four (4) aggregates, Kabazungu Shamirah
Vision: Becoming the most popular school in the Buganda Region that produces the best grade that can compete in the current education system.