Bugoigo Leopards, Victors FC crowned Buliisa Mini League champions
Habib Businge, the FUFA delegate for the Kitara Region, said the competition had made a positive impact on young footballers since its inception, particularly in creating opportunities for women to advance their careers.
By George Niyonzima
Bugoigo Leopards have been crowned the 2026 men’s champions of the TotalEnergies Buliisa District Mini League after defeating Kisomere Nile Hot Stars 3-1 in the final.
The fourth edition of the tournament concluded on Monday evening at Kisabi Primary School playground in Buliisa Town Council, with Victors FC also claiming the women’s title after edging Walukuba Kisinja FC 1-0.
Butiaba Young Red Scorpion finished third in the men’s category, while Inspire Stars secured third place in the women’s competition.
The week-long tournament attracted 24 teams, including eight women’s teams, providing a platform for young footballers to showcase their talent and compete for honours.
The champions in both categories received trophies and cash prizes of Shs4 million each. The runners-up were awarded trophies and Shs2 million each, while the third-placed teams received trophies and Shs1 million each.
Buliisa District Chairperson Wat Atuhairwe Wandera, who was the chief guest at the closing ceremony, commended TotalEnergies for organising the tournament, describing it as an important initiative for promoting sports and nurturing local talent.
Wandera also urged the oil company to extend its support to the development and improvement of sports grounds in the district to provide young people with better facilities for training and competition.
Simon Peter Byoma, the TotalEnergies Buliisa Camp Supervisor, said the tournament reflects the company’s commitment to community development, youth empowerment, education, talent development and social inclusion.
He said sports initiatives such as the mini league provide young people with opportunities to develop their abilities while promoting community participation and social cohesion.
Habib Businge, the FUFA delegate for the Kitara Region, said the competition had made a positive impact on young footballers since its inception, particularly in creating opportunities for women to advance their careers.
Businge revealed that some of the girls who participated in last year’s league had progressed to play for Kitara Women’s Elite Team, demonstrating the tournament’s potential to serve as a pathway to higher levels of competition.
The fourth edition reinforces the role of community football tournaments in identifying emerging talent, promoting women’s participation in sport and providing young people with opportunities to pursue football beyond the grassroots level.
