By Joshua Kato
The Inter – SDA Schools Cup is an annual tournament that has been bringing together all Seventh-day Adventist affiliated secondary schools since 2004.
The aim has always been to bring about unity and a spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood in sports disciplines such as football, netball, basketball and volleyball.
The first edition was held in 2004 at Katikamu SDA SS Wobulenzi where the hosts emerged overall champions.
The first ever MVP for football was left back Mbabali Hussein of Lakeside College Luzira who was then an S.4 student in 2004.
The second edition was held at Bugema Adventist Secondary School and Bugema University while the 2006 edition was held at Merryland High School.
Many years have passed with a variety of champions taking home trophies in various disciplines.
However Merryland High School has claimed the boys basketball top prize for the last 3 years hence showing its dominance.
Katikamu SDA Wobulenzi still remains the undisputed champion when it comes to volleyball for both boys and girls but will face competition from Hilton High School Mukono who missed out last year.
Light High Seguku has taken back to back titles when it comes to football boys and has won one trophy for football girls football with Amazing Grace Luweero coming back as defending champions.
Light College Katikamu return as Netball defending champions but will face tight competition from former winners Merryland High School, Amazing Grace among others.
Last year witnessed 17 schools show up for the tournament and there’s a lot to play for when the one-day tournament returns on 22nd June 2025 at Bugema University and Bugema Adventist Secondary School.
The Adventist Secondary School Sports Association (ASSSA) remains the organiser of this tournament with Mr. Kanaabi Amos (H/M Katikamu SDA Nakaseke) serving as Chairman.
Last year’s participants are Katikamu SDA Wobulenzi, Katikamu SDA Nakaseke, Amazing Grace Luweero SS, Bugema Adventist SS, Gayaza Adventist SS, Yomako H/S Sironko, Winsa P/S, Namboole H/S, Lakeside College Luzira, Midland H/S Luweero, Midland H/S Kawempe, Najjanankumbi Young Christian SS, Light High Seguku, Merryland High School Kigungu, Merryland High School Katabi, Light High and Vocational School Bulenga & Light College Katikamu.
Competition Director Moses Tusuubira says the tournament has produced stars like Moses Kaddu formerly at Lakeside (Manager Administration and Operations at KCCA FC), Bernard Agele and Asuman Alishe formerly at Katikamu SDA Wobulenzi (both former SC Villa players), Davis Kasirye formerly at Midland and Merryland High Schools (has Played for multiple Ugandan clubs), Otim Dickens formerly at Katikamu SDA Wobulenzi (prominent volleyball player for the National team) among other players.
He believes the tournament continues to discover new talents and provide a platform for future stars.
This year’s tournament is scheduled for 22nd June 2025 at Bugema University Main Campus.
