By Mukwaya Arnold
Mentor SS won the Lango Zonal qualifiers after clinching Wisdom high School by a goal to nil making it the second zonal title in a row after last years’ title in Apac against King of Kings. Mentor’s only goal was scored by Opio Emmanuel who also doubled as the top scorer
Here is a list of individual accolades
BOYS CATEGORY
BEST COACH:
OKELLO RONALD – MENTOR SS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
AWIO ETHAN MELVIN – WISDOM HIGH SCHOOL
BEST GOALKEEPER:
AYIKO SAMUEL – MENTOR SS
TOP SCORER:
OPIO EMMANUEL – MENTOR SS
WITH 11 GOALS IN 8 MATCHES

In the girls’ category nothing could separate St Marys’ Magdalene and Acaba SS the defending Champion in normal time that ended a 1-1 draw. The champion was determined by penalty shots and St Marys’ Magdalene managed to win the title
Here is a list of individual accolades
GIRLS CATEGORY
BEST COACH:
OKWI GEOFFREY – ST MARY MAGDALENE SS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
AWOR MARITA – ACABA SS
BEST GOALKEEPER:
AMONGI RUTH – ST MARY MAGDALENE SS
TOP SCORER:
ALARO MARY MAGDALENE – ST MARY MAGDALENE SS
WITH 17 GOALS IN 8 MATCHES
The most inspirational coach in the whole tournament was non other than EBONG MOSES from OMORO SS who’s tactical knowledge was exceptional on the touch line

Here are the teams that have qualified for national championships in Ngora and Bukedea
BOYS
Mentor SS
Wisdom High School
Lira Town College

GIRLS
St Marys’ Magdalene Girls’ School
Acaba SS
Students exhibited high discipline this year 2025, I wish they should continue with that discipline