Entebbe was alive with energy and excitement as young cricketers gathered for the Entebbe District Mini Cricket Festival, with Sacred Heart Bugonga Primary School emerging as the standout performers after a dominant display across multiple categories.
The Bugonga-based side stamped their authority on the festival, clinching top honors in three categories and underlining their growing reputation as a powerhouse in primary school cricket within the district.
A total of ten schools participated in the colourful event, showcasing the rapid growth of the game at grassroots level.
These included Uganda Airforce Primary School, St Agnes Primary School, St Joseph Katabi Primary School, Chadwick Primary School, Marine Base Primary School, Lake View Primary School, and Lake Victoria Primary School, St Theresa’s Primary School and Kiwafu Primary School.
At the close of competition, the following schools secured qualification to represent Entebbe District at the upcoming Central Regional Games set to be held later in the year at Lugogo:
- U-11 Boys: Sacred Heart Bugonga Primary School
- U-13 Boys: Marine Base Primary School
- U-11 Girls: Sacred Heart Bugonga Primary School
- U-13 Girls: Sacred Heart Bugonga Primary School
Speaking at the conclusion of the festival, Central Region Development Officer Michael Grace Ndiiko applauded the turnout and the enthusiasm displayed by the young players.
We are once again very grateful to host the Mini Cricket Festival at the Entebbe Cricket Hub.
The number of schools that have turned up is a true testament to the joy and excitement surrounding the game.
Sacred Heart Bugonga continues to stand out, particularly in the U-11 and U-13 girls’ categories.
Seeing young boys and girls exposed to cricket at such an early stage, with this level of excitement, is a huge positive for the growth of the sport in Uganda.
As the Central Region, we are grateful to Cricket Uganda for creating such opportunities that nurture talent and passion for the game.
The festival not only highlighted emerging talent but also reinforced the importance of structured grassroots programs in shaping the future of cricket in Uganda.