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Gladys ZAWEDDE

The 2026 Buganda Clan Video games (Emizannyo gy’Ebika) have been formally launched at Bulange, Mmengo, with a robust name for inclusivity, unity, and energetic participation from all clans.

Whereas officiating on the launch, Owek. Robert Serwanga outlined the total roadmap for this 12 months’s competitions and urged clan leaders to mobilize their members to take part in giant numbers, each as gamers and supporters.

The Minister introduced a significant coverage shift geared toward rising participation: there will probably be no registration charges for any clan collaborating on this 12 months’s video games.

“A number of reforms have been launched to enhance the requirements of the Clan Video games. There will probably be no registration charges this 12 months, we don’t need any clan disregarded attributable to lack of funds or restricted time,” he emphasised.

He defined that suggestions from earlier editions confirmed that many clans didn’t take part attributable to registration prices and tight deadlines. This 12 months, whereas registration stays necessary, clans are urged to submit their entries throughout the stipulated time to allow clean planning.

Opening Ceremony and Actions
The official opening will happen on 2nd June at Wankulukuku Stadium, that includes a full day of actions designed to advertise unity, interplay, and leisure among the many individuals of Buganda.

Every clan will probably be allowed to ask its members to attend freed from cost, whereas non-invitees pays an entry price 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 within the morning, with clans partaking in a curtain-raising “Netball Gala” competitors that may run for 2 days, persevering with the next day (third June) to find out finalists.

Cultural and Conventional Highlights
Spectators will probably be handled to quite a lot of conventional video games together with ekigwo, omweso, and different actions. There can even be cultural parades the place every clan will showcase its id, with members carrying placards representing their clans.

The Minister inspired clan leaders to make sure sturdy turnout:
“No clan ought to really feel underrepresented on that day, mobilize your members to indicate up in numbers.”

Honest Play Emphasised:
Robert Serwanga cautioned group organizers in opposition to fielding ineligible gamers, stressing that victories should be earned on the pitch moderately than by way of disputes and petitions.

Organizing Committee Secretary
Gerald Katamba, representing the Chairman of the organizing committee Sulaiman Magala, famous that supporters play a important function in motivating groups and referred to as on clans to rally behind their gamers.
He additionally urged group officers to submit participant particulars on time to facilitate clean group of the match.

Participation and Competitors Format

A complete of 40 clans have registered for this 12 months’s soccer competitors. Eight clans have already been seeded straight 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 teams 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
High groups from these teams will be part of the seeded groups within the knockout stage.

Robust Attendance at Launch
The launch occasion attracted clan group leaders from numerous ranges, members of the organizing committee, media representatives, and a lot of Buganda topics, signaling sturdy anticipation for this 12 months’s video games.

The Buganda Clan Video games stay a cornerstone occasion that blends sport, tradition, and unity, strengthening id and solidarity among the many clans of Buganda.