Every young athlete dreams of the moment when hard work pays off and a trophy rewards their efforts. Yet, the beauty of school sport goes beyond winning. It lies in the friendships formed, lessons learnt, challenges overcome and confidence gained. For City Parents School, the 2026 Kampala Junior League was a journey of achievement, highlighted by a basketball double and impressive performances in football.

The second edition concluded on Saturday, 10 October, at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Kisaasi. City Parents School recorded five top-three finishes across six categories, winning both basketball titles, finishing runners-up in two football categories and claiming bronze in junior basketball. Our girls’ football team finished fourth, just two points short of a medal.

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A basketball double to remember

City Parents' School dominated the basketball categories, with both our boys’ and girls’ teams crowned champions. The girls finished ahead of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Mengo and Sir Apollo Kaggwa Boarding Primary School Old Kampala, who placed second and third respectively.

Our boys also claimed the title, finishing ahead of Winston Day and Boarding Primary School Kawempe and Sir Apollo Kaggwa Boarding Primary School Old Kampala. Winning both championships was a proud achievement for the school and a reward for the effort invested in developing our young players.

Individual honours made the celebrations even sweeter. Kanadi Waleed was named boys’ basketball Most Valuable Player (MVP), while Zulaikah Namubiru received the girls’ basketball MVP award. Their achievements complemented the success of the championship-winning teams.

Our junior basketball team added another medal by finishing third. Winston Day and Boarding Primary School Kawempe won the category, followed by Sir Apollo Kaggwa Boarding Primary School Old Kampala. The bronze medal completed an impressive basketball campaign for City Parents School.

Football teams demonstrate determination

Our football teams also delivered commendable performances, with the boys’ open and junior teams both finishing runners-up in their respective categories.

In boys’ football open, City Parents School finished second behind Winston Day and Boarding Primary School Kawempe. Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Mengo took third place, completing the top three.

Our junior football team also secured second place, with Winston Day and Boarding Primary School Kawempe winning the title and Kyengera Parents’ School Mugongo finishing third. 

These results reflected the commitment of our young footballers. Every match offered opportunities to improve, work together and learn from competition, giving the teams a strong foundation for future challenges.

Girls’ football: a narrow miss

Sometimes, the smallest margins provide the greatest motivation. Our girls’ football team finished fourth with 14 points, missing the bronze medal by just two points.

We are proud of the girls for representing the school with determination. Although a podium finish proved elusive, their campaign offered valuable lessons and motivation to return stronger.

Their performance also highlights the importance of creating opportunities for girls to develop their football skills and pursue their sporting ambitions. Their contribution remains an important part of the school’s overall campaign.

More than medals and trophies

Across the six categories, City Parents School secured two championships, two runners-up positions and one third-place finish. Our girls’ football team finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium.

Beyond these results, the competition helped pupils build confidence, handle pressure, celebrate others’ successes and respond to setbacks. Every participant contributed to the school’s sporting journey, regardless of the final position.

We appreciate our teachers, coaches, parents and school administrators for their continued support. Their encouragement helps pupils develop their talents while gaining valuable experiences through sport.

Nurturing talent and creating opportunities

City Parents School recognises that education extends beyond the classroom. Sport helps pupils develop teamwork, communication, responsibility and resilience while discovering their interests and abilities.

The 2026 Kampala Junior League brought together 11 schools to compete in football and basketball. The climax at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School Kisaasi attracted parents, educators, current and retired national footballers and basketball players, as well as officials from the Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (FUBA) Mini and Youth Basketball Commission.

Their presence highlighted the role of schools, families and the sporting community in nurturing young talent. For our pupils, the competition offered opportunities to build friendships, learn from others and grow through victory and defeat.

Looking ahead with pride

The Kampala Junior League has given City Parents School plenty to celebrate. Our basketball double, football runners-up finishes and junior basketball bronze demonstrate the talent within our school, while the girls’ football team’s narrow miss provides motivation for the next campaign.

We congratulate every pupil who represented City Parents School and thank everyone who supported the journey. Every player’s effort mattered, from championship-winning performances to hard-fought matches and the determination to improve.

Ultimately, our story is about more than trophies. It is about children discovering their potential, building friendships and gaining experiences that last beyond the final whistle. We celebrate their achievements and remain committed to creating opportunities for every child to learn, participate and thrive.