Mbale City Stadium is braced for fireworks on Monday morning, April 6, as defending champions Kawempe Muslim Secondary School lock horns with hosts Nkoma Secondary School in the girls’ football final of the UMEA Solidarity Games.
Kawempe, the Kampala giants, arrive with swagger and history on their side. Their 1-0 semifinal victory over Kawempe Muslim Juniors was hard-fought, but it kept alive their quest for an unprecedented eighth consecutive crown.
With seven straight titles already in the bag, the champions are determined to extend their dominance and cement their legacy.
Nkoma, however, have their own script to write. Backed by home support and buoyed by Sharifah Namukuve’s stunning hat-trick in their 3-0 demolition of Masaka Secondary School, the hosts are eyeing revenge. Last year’s final ended in heartbreak, as Kawempe cruised to a 3-0 win at Namagabi Secondary School Grounds, courtesy of goals from Agnes Nabukenya, Monica Nanono, and Kevin Nanyunja.
This year’s clash is more than just a repeat—it’s a test of resilience, pride, and ambition. Kawempe want to prove their dynasty is unshakable. Nkoma want to flip the narrative, seize the moment, and lift the trophy in front of their fans.
All signs point to a thrilling showdown in Mbale.
