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

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

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

“A number of reforms have been launched to enhance the requirements of the Clan Video games. There can be no registration charges this yr, we are not looking for any clan neglected resulting from lack of funds or restricted time,” he emphasised.

He defined that suggestions from earlier editions confirmed that many clans didn’t take part resulting from registration prices and tight deadlines. This yr, whereas registration stays necessary, clans are urged to submit their entries inside 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 can be allowed to ask its members to attend freed from cost, whereas non-invitees can pay an entry payment 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 can be handled to quite a lot of conventional video games together with ekigwo, omweso, and different actions. There may also be cultural parades the place every clan will showcase its identification, 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 point out up in numbers.”

Truthful Play Emphasised:
Robert Serwanga cautioned crew organizers towards fielding ineligible gamers, stressing that victories should be earned on the pitch somewhat than by disputes and petitions.

Organizing Committee Secretary
Gerald Katamba, representing the Chairman of the organizing committee Sulaiman Magala, famous that supporters play a vital function in motivating groups and known as on clans to rally behind their gamers.
He additionally urged crew 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 yr’s soccer competitors. Eight clans have already been seeded instantly 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
Prime groups from these teams will be part of the seeded groups within the knockout stage.

Sturdy Attendance at Launch
The launch occasion attracted clan crew leaders from varied ranges, members of the organizing committee, media representatives, and numerous Buganda topics, signaling sturdy anticipation for this yr’s video games.

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