Mugisha Xmas Cup 2026 Preparations Kick Off With Successful First Meeting in Kisubi

The first preparatory meeting for the Mugisha Xmas Cup 2026 was successfully held today at Brothers Garden in Kisubi ahead of the highly anticipated edition.

Mugisha Xmas Cup is sponsored by Mr. Mugisha Thaddeus Luzindana, an ex-footballer and organized by the Kisubi Ex-Internationals Association.

This year’s competition is scheduled to kick off on 14th November 2026 with matches to be played every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The well attended meeting was chaired by Chairman Mr. Dan Ntale, who led discussions on tournament rules, kickoff dates and prizes.

For starters, every participating team will receive a brand new ball and certificates for 20 players and three officials.

Chairman Ntale also confirmed three playgrounds that will host matches at the start of the tournament, with more venues to be added as the tournament progresses.

The confirmed grounds are SMACK Playground, St. Benedict, and Kisubi Technical.

“I would like to first thank my committee members who are ready to serve the tournament, and also extend my thanks to the team managers who turned up in large numbers plus the media led by Sports256 Media,” Dan Ntale noted.

He further assured participants that all announced awards will be given out as promised.

The committee confirmed that a Man of the Match award will be given in every game and matchday balls will be provided, although Chairman Dan kindly requested teams to come with at least one ball each.

In a gesture of togethernes , team managers and attendees were treated to refreshments and drinks.

The moment provided an opportunity share ideas and further interaction among team representatives, committee members and the media in a relaxed atmosphere.

He concluded by stating that the final meeting will be held to conduct the draws for only those teams that will have completed the registration fee of UGX 200,000.

Prizes at Stake

WINNER; A Bull, Trophy, Set of Jerseys, New Ball, Gold Medals, Certificates and Transport for the Bull

RUNNERS-UP; A Big Goat, Set of Jerseys, Silver Medals, New Ball, Certificates and Transport for the Goat

THIRD PLACE; Set of Jerseys, New Ball, Bronze Medals and Certificates

FOURTH PLACE;New Ball and Certificates

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES; Best Goalkeeper, Best Defender, Best Midfielder, Best Coach, Best Team, Goal of the Tournament, Top Scorer, Best Referee, Young Player Award, and Golden Boy Award.

Teams Confirmed So Far (29);

1. SMACK Staff

2. Kisubi United Ex-Internationals

3. Kisubi United

4. Mpala Elites

5. Nkumba Kataka Sunday Special

6. Jjanyi FC

7. Kanywa Select

8. Laliga FC

9. Cherish FC

10. Super Bullets

11. New Life Sports Club

12. Kitende Select

13. Fimbo Soccer Academy

14. Down Town FC

15. Church FC

16. Network FC

17. Arua Boys FC

18. Garuga Stars FC

19. Kakindu FC

20. KEF Team

21. Kiwulwe FC

22. Kisubi Sunday Special

23. Select Eleven FC

24. Kasenyi Stars FC

25. Tanda FC

26. Eden FC

27. Budu Fans Forum FC

28. Ziru Young FC

29. Entebbe City Lads FC