David GOMBE
The Buganda Kingdom has confirmed the key dates for this year’s Bika Games with the launch slated for 23rd April, 2026.
Following the launch the tournament will then kickoff on 2nd May, 2026 and climax on the 6th June.
Ngabi Nsamba are the reigning Bika football champions after retaining the Shield last year at Muteesa II Stadium.
The triumphant clan overcame Ndiga 6-5 after tense and dramatic post-match penalties after a 2-all draw in normal time.
Ngabi Nsamba has won six titles following earlier victories in 1951, 1987, 2007, 2013, 2024 and lately 2025.
Meanwhile, Nnyonnyi Nnyange defeated Mamba Namakaka Namakaka 32-27 to clinch the 2025 netball championship.
Bika Football Shield Winners:
1950: Mbogo
1951: Ngabi Nsamba
1952: Mmamba Gabunga
1953: Not Held
1954: Not Held
1955: Kkobe
1956: Mmamba Gabunga
1957: Nyonyi Nyange
1958: Ngeye
1959: Mmamba Gabunga
1960: Ffumbe
1961: Bbalangira and Kkobe
1962: Nkima
1963: Not Held
1964: Mmamba Gabunga
1965: Mmamba Gabunga
1987: Ngabi Nsamba
1988: Lugave
1989: Mmamba Gabunga
1990: Lugave
1991: Ngeye
1992: Ngeye
1993: Nkima
1994: Mmamba Gabunga
1995: Lugave
1996: Mpindi
1997: Nnyonyi
1998: Lugave
1999: Lugave
2000: Mpologoma
2001: Ngo
2002: Mpologoma
2003: Mmamba Gabunga
2004: Lugave
2005: Ffumbe
2006: Mpindi
2007: Ngabi Nsamba
2008: Kkobe
2009: Ffumbe
2010: Nte
2011: Mmamba Gabunga
2012: Ngeye
2013: Ngabi Nsamba
2014: Mmamba Gabunga
2015: Mbogo
2016: Nte
2017: Nte
2018: Nkima
2019: Mbogo
2020: Not played (Due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2021: Not played (Due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2022: Ndiga
2023: Ngoonge
2024: Ngabi Nsamba
2025:Ngabi Nsamba
