FEASSA Games 2026: Gombe, Wampeewo Ntake reach handball finals

Gombe Secondary School and Wampeewo Ntake have reached the handball finals at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania. Both Ugandan schools will play for gold on Saturday, 22 August.

Gombe will meet Kenya’s St Joseph’s Girls Kitale in the girls’ final at the sports grounds of Morogoro Teachers’ College. Wampeewo Ntake will face Musingu Boys in the boys’ decider at the same venue.

Gombe secured its place with a 38-30 semi-final victory over Nyakach Girls. The result sends the school into the final against a Kenyan opponent as it seeks to complete its run with the title.

Head coach Azizi Yakoub has backed his players to compete for gold after their progress from the group stage. He also praised the squad’s work throughout the competition and said the team remained focused on representing Uganda successfully.

Gombe’s squad includes Shamilah Abdul Aziz, Moreen Nansamba, Flavia Nakawala, Irene Blessing Acangome, Aisha Nanyonjo, Ritah Recho Ato and Ruth Alimo. Leah Letasi, Tiani Nakiriya, Tendo Nantongo, Racheal Mbekeka, Moreen Moriku, Docus Masawi and Patience Mutenyo are also part of the team.

The FEASSA Games will conclude on Saturday after bringing together more than 6,000 students from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. Tanzania is hosting the event, with the two Ugandan handball finalists now carrying the country’s hopes in the closing finals.