The 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games got off to a lively start in Morogoro, Tanzania, with Uganda’s Amus College setting the early pace after edging compatriots Boni Consili Girls 1-0 in the opening girls’ football match at Jamhuri Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKatake Kasifa struck in the 25th minute to hand Amus the victory and send an early warning to the rest of the field as they chase a maiden FEASSSA girls’ football title.The Ugandan derby was the first football match of the championship, with Boni Consili arriving in Morogoro as runners-up in the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football competition.Amus, however, had the brighter moments when it mattered, surviving a late push from their opponents to walk away with maximum points.The chilly morning in Morogoro kept a section of supporters away from the stands, but the weather did little to cool the players’ enthusiasm.The two sides exchanged neat passes from the opening whistle, with much of the early battle taking place in the middle of the park.FEASSSA: Can Kenya’s school football champions end Uganda’s regional dominance in Morogoro?Modester Odera Akinyi and Boni Consili’s Komugisha Loyce were at the heart of the midfield exchanges as both teams fought for control, neither willing to give the other an inch.The first real opening arrived in the 15th minute when Boni Consili’s Kabugho Jane showed a flash of individual brilliance, rounding Amiya Yaziri, before unleashing a shot that Amus goalkeeper Adeke Angela gathered comfortably.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889542##Amus responded almost immediately and came close from a corner, but Nenechemera Biba could not get the required connection on her header.That moment appeared to wake the Ugandans from their slumber. Amus began stretching the Boni Consili defence with a series of crosses from both flanks, gradually tilting the game in their favour.The growing pressure forced Boni Consili coach Nassozi Brenda to leave her technical area and demand greater composure from her players. Her instructions, however, could not stop the tide.Amus finally found the breakthrough in the 25th minute.Akinyi delivered a dangerous free-kick into the area and Katake Kasifa rose above the defence to meet it, directing her header into the bottom-left corner and giving Amus the lead.A look at Kakamega School's journey to clinching record 15th KSSSA national football titleBoni Consili refused to fold, and came close to an immediate response when Muduwa Peace unleashed a powerful effort that rattled the woodwork.The goal had opened up the contest, with both sides trading attacks during the final stages of the half. Amus nearly doubled their advantage through Acom Sylvia, whose effort forced Nakkazi Sophia into a full-stretch save.The resulting corner, however, came to nothing as Amus failed to capitalise before the referee brought the first half to a close.FEASSSA 2026: Kenya’s hockey giants eye regional crown as Morogoro battle beckonsNassozi responded at the start of the second half by introducing Arihno Rinah, a change that gave Boni Consili fresh energy.The runners-up from Uganda began to push higher up the pitch, but their progress repeatedly stalled once they reached the Amus backline.The match was briefly interrupted in the 48th minute after Amus goalkeeper Adeke Angela landed awkwardly while contesting a ball.Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch and attended to her before she was helped back to her feet, allowing play to resume after about three minutes.The stoppage appeared to unsettle Amus, who suddenly looked vulnerable whenever Boni Consili attacked.##NAJAVA_MECA_9893666##Sensing the danger, coach Anyam Frank responded by bringing on Masista Barbra for Kusima Margaret as he sought to restore balance to his side.Boni Consili continued to search for an equaliser and came agonisingly close in the 55th minute. Muduwa Peace danced past her markers before unleashing a thunderous effort that beat the goalkeeper but narrowly missed the target, with Adeke getting a touch that helped send the ball onto the crossbar.Kasemira Grace picked up the rebound but could not keep her follow-up effort on target as it sailed over the bar.The rising sun eventually replaced the morning chill, and with the temperature climbing, the tempo of the contest gradually dropped.Amus concentrated on protecting their slender advantage while Boni Consili struggled to find a clear opening in the final third.FEASSA: Justus Mugisha officially opens 2026 Games in MorogoroThe last ten minutes produced little in the way of clear chances as Amus held their shape and saw out the contest.The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory, giving Amus College three valuable points and an ideal start to their campaign.More importantly, the result served notice that the Ugandans have arrived in Morogoro with title ambitions
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