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The 2026 Buganda Clan Video video games (Emizannyo gy’Ebika) have been formally launched at Bulange, Mmengo, with a robust identify for inclusivity, unity, and energetic participation from all clans.
Whereas officiating on the launch, Owek. Robert Serwanga outlined the whole roadmap for this yr’s competitions and urged clan leaders to mobilize their members to participate in large numbers, every as avid gamers and supporters.
The Minister launched a big protection shift geared towards rising participation: there may be no registration fees for any clan collaborating on this yr’s video video games.
“Various reforms have been launched to reinforce the necessities of the Clan Video video games. There may be no registration fees this yr, we aren’t searching for any clan uncared for ensuing from lack of funds or restricted time,” he emphasised.
He outlined that options from earlier editions confirmed that many clans didn’t participate ensuing from registration costs and tight deadlines. This yr, whereas registration stays mandatory, clans are urged to submit their entries contained in the stipulated time to permit clear planning.
Opening Ceremony and Actions
The official opening will occur on 2nd June at Wankulukuku Stadium, that features a full day of actions designed to promote unity, interaction, and leisure among the many many people of Buganda.
Each clan may be allowed to ask its members to attend free of price, whereas non-invitees will pay an entry fee on the gate.
Two soccer matches will headline the opening day:
3:00 PM: Mmamba Namakaka vs Ngeye
7:00 PM: Omusu vs Nte
Gates will open early inside the morning, with clans partaking in a curtain-raising “Netball Gala” rivals that will run for two days, persevering with the following day (third June) to search out out finalists.
Cultural and Typical Highlights
Spectators may be dealt with to various typical video video games along with ekigwo, omweso, and totally different actions. There may additionally be cultural parades the place each clan will showcase its identification, with members carrying placards representing their clans.
The Minister impressed clan leaders to ensure sturdy turnout:
“No clan ought to actually really feel underrepresented on that day, mobilize your members to level out up in numbers.”
Truthful Play Emphasised:
Robert Serwanga cautioned crew organizers in the direction of fielding ineligible avid gamers, stressing that victories ought to be earned on the pitch considerably than by disputes and petitions.
Organizing Committee Secretary
Gerald Katamba, representing the Chairman of the organizing committee Sulaiman Magala, well-known that supporters play a significant operate in motivating teams and often known as on clans to rally behind their avid gamers.
He moreover urged crew officers to submit participant particulars on time to facilitate clear group of the match.
Participation and Opponents Format
An entire of 40 clans have registered for this yr’s soccer rivals. Eight clans have already been seeded immediately into the Spherical of 16:
Ngabi Nsamba
Ndiga
Nsenene
Kkobe
Ngabi Nnyunga
Mamba Kakoboza
Omutima Omusagi
Ngo
The remaining 32 clans have been drawn into eight groups as follows:
Group A: Butiko, Musu, Nte, Ffumbe
Group B: Mbogo, Nkusu, Ngoonge, Nswaaswa
Group C: Njaza, Mamba Namakaka, Ngeye, Nvubu
Group D: Mpindi, Kinyomo, Mbwa, Njobe
Group E: Lugave, Njovu, Nvuma, Mpeewo
Group F: Kasimba, Nsuma, Nnyonnyi Nnyange, Ndiisa
Group G: Nkima, Mutima Muyanja, Nkerebwe, Kibe
Group H: Olulyo Olulangira, Ngaali, Nakinsinge, Ntalaganya
Prime teams from these groups shall be a part of the seeded teams inside the knockout stage.
Sturdy Attendance at Launch
The launch event attracted clan crew leaders from different ranges, members of the organizing committee, media representatives, and quite a few Buganda subjects, signaling sturdy anticipation for this yr’s video video games.
The Buganda Clan Video video games keep a cornerstone event that blends sport, custom, and unity, strengthening identification and solidarity among the many many clans of Buganda.
