Author name: Aisha Nakato

Lacrosse made its competitive debut at the 2026 FEASSA games in Morogoro,Tanzania,after being featured as a demonstration sport at the 2025 FEASSA Games in Kakamega, Kenya.

Although cricket featured at the 2025 FEASSA Games in Kakamega, Kenya, it was only included as a demonstration sport. This year marked the first time cricket was played competitively at the regional school games.

Two impressive performances, two commanding victories for team Uganda cricket sides.

Jinja SS remain the only unbeaten side, having picked up two wins and a draw so far. SMACK have recorded one win, while Namilyango College are still searching for their first victory.

A strong response from both Ugandan teams after the setbacks on day one.

“From humble beginnings, FEASSSA has grown into the biggest schools’ tournament in the region, Africa and the entire world.”Mugisha Justus, FEASSA President

This year’s championship has drawn 8000 visitors; 6000 of these are participants and over 2000 of them officials.

Namilyango College suffered another heavy defeat, this time against Kenya’s Upper Hill. Despite the result, the Namilyango captain remains positive, saying the youngsters are focused on learning from the experience and enjoying the tournament.

Cricket’s inclusion marks another milestone for FEASSA. The sport was previously featured only as a demonstration sport at the 2025 Games in Kakamega, Kenya, where Uganda was represented by Ntare School and Sacred Heart SS Gulu.

Jinja SS opened their FEASSA Games 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Tanzania’s Elerai 31-0 in the boys’ fifteens at the main campus of Sokoine University, Morogoro.

Uganda is travelling to Tanzania with a delegation comprising 127 teams from 67 schools, including eight Special Needs Education (SNE) schools and eight primary schools. The delegation comprises 1,304 secondary school participants, 160 primary pupils and 72 SNE students.