{"id":121567,"date":"2026-04-04T10:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T10:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/jinja-comprehensive-wins-first-usssa-title"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:35:59","slug":"jinja-comprehensive-wins-first-usssa-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/jinja-comprehensive-wins-first-usssa-title","title":{"rendered":"Jinja Comprehensive Wins First USSSA Title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Jinja Comprehensive Secondary School has etched its name into the history books after securing its first-ever Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football title for Jinja City, following a commanding 2\u20130 victory over Jinja Secondary School.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated final, held at Kyabazinga Stadium on April 1, drew a large and energetic crowd, highlighting the significance of the fixture in the city\u2019s school football calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Jinja Comprehensive\u2019s triumph not only earned them a maiden trophy but also ended the long-standing dominance of Jinja SS and Jinja Progressive Secondary School (JIPRA), who had shared the title for years in an alternating pattern.<\/p>\n<p>The breakthrough came in the first half when Hassan Waiswa opened the scoring in the 35th minute, giving Jinja Comprehensive a crucial lead. Just four minutes later, Reagan Ssekajja doubled the advantage with a well-taken goal in the 39th minute, effectively putting the game beyond reach for their rivals.<\/p>\n<p>Jinja SS struggled to recover from the quick succession of goals, as Jinja Comprehensive maintained composure and tactical discipline throughout the second half to seal a historic victory.<\/p>\n<p>Their road to the title was equally impressive, having earlier eliminated defending powerhouse JIPRA in a decisive encounter. This remarkable run makes them the first school in recent history to defeat both dominant sides in a single tournament campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In the girls\u2019 category, however, JIPRA reaffirmed their strength by clinching the championship after narrowly defeating Jinja Comprehensive 1\u20130 in the final, courtesy of a goal by Lyton Nandejje, in a match also played at Kyabazinga Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Jinja Comprehensive\u2019s victory signals a shift in the balance of power in Jinja City school football, ushering in a new era and establishing the school as an emerging force to watch in future competitions.<\/p>\n<p>All eight quarterfinalists have progressed to the Busoga Regional Championship, which will be held in Kamuli District. The Busoga sub-region, comprising 12 districts including Jinja City, will host teams from across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Schools that have qualified for the regional championships include Lakeside SS Masese, Jinja SS, Jinja Comprehensive SS, JIPRA, and Jinja City High, among others.<\/p>\n<p>The top four schools at the regional level will join 56 others to make a total of 60 teams that will compete in the national championship scheduled to take place in Lira City in May this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Uganda<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Jinja Comprehensive Secondary School has etched its name into the history books after securing its first-ever Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football title for Jinja City, following a commanding 2\u20130 victory over Jinja Secondary School. 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