The long awaited Mukono T20 Cup finally comes to life on Tuesday morning at the Florida Oval in Nkokonjeru, marking a fresh start for cricket development in the greater Mukono region.
For a community that has spent years grooming players with few competitive platforms, this inaugural tournament feels like a breakthrough.
Six homegrown teams will battle in a double round-robin format designed to give players more game time and exposure.
The top two will contest the final on November 28, but for many, the chance to compete is already a win.
To bring fans closer, every match will be streamed live for communities in Nkokonjeru, Ziba, Nnunga, Ngogwe, Kalagala, and beyond.
Uganda’s top umpires headline the officiating crew, backed by budding officials from Mukono to keep the development spirit front and center.
No one mirrors that spirit more than Mukono Cricket Community Chairman Simon Kintu, who sees the Cup as the realization of a long-held dream.
“We are happy to shake off the ice and launch an annual tournament we’ve long envisioned,” Kintu said ahead of the opening fixtures.
“As a community committed to growing the game, this event offers people from Nkokonjeru, Ziba, Nnunga, Ngogwe, and Kalagala not just entertainment, but a chance to embrace cricket.”
Youth remain at the heart of the project. Many Under-19 players, preparing for regional and national assignments, will use the Cup as a proving ground.
With several promising youngsters coming through Mukono’s cricket nurseries, the tournament provides the ideal stage for their next leap.
Participating Teams
Buikwe Gladiators
Akram Nsubuga (C), Ashraf Lugya, Twaha Bayiga, Julius Bwogi, David Mukisa, Cyrus Kakuru, Adam Kasim, Samuel Kinalwa, Musa Majid, Stephen Othieno, Nathan Serunjogi, Siraje Nsubuga
Buvuma Sailors
Robert Ajuna (C), Jackson Asiku, Calvin Watuwa, Emmanuel Rwothomio, Harsh Panchal, Timothy Kawagunzi, Jovan Komagom, Mahad Ssekito, Jonathan Nsamba, Jonathan Nyenya, Simon Ssesazi, Solomon Kigozi, Davis Ssebanyiga, Tom Adupu
Kayunga Titans
Alijuna Fortunate (C), Aaron Abaho, Brian Asaba, Alex Chadia, London Timothy Muhanguzi, Arafat Lule, Brian Lwanga, Martin Bwogi, Sudais Mpagi, Victor Mugisha, Peter Ocen, Emmanuel Okwalinga, Pascal Murungi
Lugazi Trekkers
Christopher Kidega (C), Amos Ahura, Innocent Akena, Joseph Baguma, Moses Bahati, Abdulshakur Doka, Paul Emetu, Kakaire Geoffrey, Hamid Munigwa, Jaffer Ochaya, Nasur Damadi, Derrick Okecho, Titus Ssembuya, Darren Ssempala
Mukono Development
Fahad Mutagana (C), Anas Baig, Ian Buwembo, Joshua Isabirye, Khalid Saleeh, Charles Kimpasa, Joshua Mukisa, Kenneth Ogenrwot, Joel Okoth, Robert Owili, Perry Wazombe, Daniel Rubangakene, Emmanuel Sebowa, Abubakar Tigatola
Njeru Warriors
Edwin Nuwagaba (C), Ali Balidawa, Christian Mulindwa, Francis Ejok, Pete Kadur, Malcom Kato, Vincent Kato, Trevour Kyanja, Eric Matovu, Rakib Mbaine, Ethan Mitali, Jonathan Mukibi, Pius Oloka, Yunus Sowobi
Tournament Fixtures
