LAMENNAIS TOURNAMENT SET TO TIP OFF SOON
The much-anticipated annual Lamennais Tournament returns this year, running from August 23rd to 31st, 2025.
Organized by the Brothers of Christian Instruction in Kisubi, this long-standing tournament is a celebration of unity, talent, and sportsmanship among schools founded by the Brothers. The Lamennais Tournament has been held for decades, with its primary goal being to foster togetherness through sports among these institutions.
Each year, a different Brother-founded school has the honor of hosting the event. This 63rd edition will be hosted by Bishop Comboni College Kambuga, located in the far-western Kanungu District.
Participating Schools include:
- St. Charles Lwanga SSS Kasasa
- Nebbi SS
- St. Henry’s College Kitovu
- Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- St. Mary’s College Kisubi
- Lamennais SS Kyotera
- St. John Fisher Ibanda SS
- Caltec Academy Makerere
- St. Edward Bukuumi
The tournament features a variety of sporting disciplines, including Football (Boys & Girls) and Chess, with students showcasing their skills and competitive spirit.
Over the years, the Lamennais Tournament has proven to be a breeding ground for national talent. Several notable alumni have emerged from these games, including:
- Edgar Watson – FUFA CEO
- Paul Mutakabala
- Enock Ssebagala – Vipers SC
- Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa
- Nicholas Kasozi – Kagera Sugar FC (Tanzania)
- Pius Ssebulime
- Kiyemba Erias – Super Eagles Lugongwe
- David Kakande – Entebbe UPPC FC
- Kevin Nakachwa – She Corporate FC
- Catherine Nagadya – Kampala Queens FC
- Benjamin Nyakonjo – Kitara FC
Past Winners:
- 2011 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- 2012 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- 2013 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- 2014 – St. Charles Lwanga SSS Kasasa
- 2015 – St. Charles Lwanga SSS Kasasa
- 2016 – St. Edward Bukuumi
- 2017 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- 2018 – Caltec Academy Makerere
- 2019 – St. Henry’s College Kitovu
- 2020-21 – Not played (COVID-19 pandemic)
- 2022 – Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
- 2023 – St. Charles Lwanga SSS Kasasa
- 2024 – St. Henry’s College Kitovu
As anticipation builds, this year’s theme reminds all participants and supporters of the deeper purpose behind the games:
“Somewhere, Someone Is Waiting For You.”