Uganda Cup Trophy

The Uganda Cup Trophy is conceived as a contemporary reinterpretation of a long-standing national symbol, preserving the recognizable identity of the historic trophy while re-rooting it in Ugandan cultural meaning. The upper form of the trophy is derived from the Ekibbo—a traditional Ugandan basket associated with offering, gratitude, and thanksgiving. In many Ugandan cultural contexts, the basket represents the act of giving and communal recognition, making it an appropriate vessel for celebrating achievement and honor within sport. Abstracted into a saucer-like form, the basket becomes both container and crown, holding the symbolic weight of victory. This upper element rests on six structural studs. The studs elevate the form, and beneath them, an inverted saucer completes the composition, grounding the object and stabilizing its vertical expression. The overall geometry deliberately retains the proportions and recognizable profile of the previous Uganda Cup Trophy, ensuring continuity and respect for its legacy. Rather than replacing the past, the design evolves it—balancing tradition and renewal within a single, cohesive object.