Category: Women

Women Football is a top priority for FIFA and the World football governing body has over the years made several interventions to accelerate growth and development of the game.

The latest intervention is the FIFA Women’s Football Campaign which Uganda will partake of.

The Campaign is introduced by FIFA to its Member Associations as an initiative to promote the game, create awareness and empower girls through football in a friendly and safe environment.

The project is identified to promote fair play, team work, hard work , competition and fun with the intention of inspiring young girls to dream big and reach their potentials on and off the pitch.

In Uganda, the campaign will be launched in West Nile between 31st March to 3rd April in the districts of Maracha, Yumbe and Koboko.

FIFA Women Football Expert Violet Jubane will arrive in Uganda on Thursday and travel to West Nile to officially launch the Campaign.

The project targets girls under the age of 13 (360 girls, 120 from each district) and also offers grassroot coaching education to games teachers from 30 schools across the three districts.

There will be a one-day workshop held at Koboko Town Hall on 31st March where football equipment including bibs, balls and jerseys will be given out to the earmarked schools.

The key objectives of the Campaign include;

• Attracting young girls and instill the desire to play and stay in the game.
• Partnering with different stake holders to promote women football.
• Creating awareness of women football in the different parts of the country.
• Helping to raise awareness and willingness to play football in the region.
• Acting as a feeder to the FUFA Primary School Competitions and the Pan African Schools Championship.

Since the start of the Women Football League in Uganda in 2015, FIFA has extended different programmes including FIFA Live Your Goal, FIFA Women Football Club Licensing Programme and FIFA League Development Programme among others.

Breakdown of the Schools

Yumbe District

Geya Primary School, Lomunga Primary School, Mengo Primary School, Aringa Primary School, Apo Army Primary School, Eleke Primary School, Hope Primary School, Kuru Islamic Primary School, Odropi Primary School

Koboko District
Apa Primary School, Nyai Primary School, Teremunga Primary School, Arinduwe Primary School, Leiko Primary School, Longira Primary School, Nyai Primary School, Mindrabe Primary School, Arinduwa Primary School, Nyambiri School

Maracha District
Azipi Primary School, Paranga Primary School, Robu Primary School, Kololo Primary School, Midria Primary School, Maracha Primary School, Cubiri Primary School, Nyoro Primary School, Ambekwa Primary School, Ombia Bura Primary School

Kampala Queens are officially the Champions of the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League. The Queens of Soccer sealed the title on Sunday after defeating UCU Lady Cardinals in Kabojja.

Going into Sunday’s game, Kampala Queens needed just a point to emerge Champions but they went a notch higher to claim a 2-0 win.

An own goal by defender Bridget Nabisaalu and a late strike from Shamirah Nalugya guided the team to victory.

The win meant Kampala Queens moved to 40 points from 14 games hence winning the title with four games to spare.

Kawempe Muslim moved to second place after an emphatic victory over Rines WFC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.

Shakirah Nyinagahirwa bagged a brace to take her goal tally to nine this season and now top on the scorers’ chart.

The other goals for the Valley Warriors came from Hadijah Nandago, Allen Nassazi and Aisha Nantongo.

The consolation for the home side who now drop to the relegation zone came from Eva Naggayi.

Asubo Gafford Ladies boosted their chances of beating relegation by edging past Lady Doves in a five-goal thriller.

Fatuma Nakasumba and Kamiyati Naigaga scored a goal each before an own goal by Lady Doves defender Florence Nalumansi.

Diana Nantongo and Joweria Nagadya scored for the Masindi based outfit in a losing effort.

Elsewhere, Makerere University came from a goal down to overcome Uganda Martyrs.

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The Kiddawalime girls had taken the lead through skipper Catherine Nagadya but Makerere showed character with Sharon Namatovu and Aisha Namagembe scoring.

She Corporate eventually returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Olila High School thanks to Noeline Namiiro’s lone goal.

St. Noa Girls SS defied odds to reach the quarterfinals of this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup.

The non-league entity stunned FUFA Women Super League side and 2019 FUFA Women’s Cup finalists Lady Doves on Saturday at African Bible University.

Under the stewardship of former Uganda Cranes defender Jimmy Mukubya, St. Noa remain the only team outside the top three divisions in the competition.

Sylvia Kabene and Miriam Ayo scored a brace each to guide St. Noa to victory in a seven-goal thriller.

Norah Alupo (brace) and Olivia Babirye scored for the Masindi based side in a losing effort.

St. Noa will therefore face Asubo Gafford Ladies in the quarterfinals. The latter dumped out GYCO Girls thanks to a 3-0 win in Gulu City.

Madinah Nakaayi, Irene Nakalyowa and Zaitun Namaganda all got onto the score sheet for Asubo Gafford Ladies.

Holders Makerere University made light work of Isra Soccer Academy to make the quarterfinal cut.

Husna Mpanja, Rebecca Nakasaato and Daphine Nalubowa scored a goal each for the University team.

The win at this stage sets up a quarterfinal clash with Uganda Martyrs who ejected Fort Portal’s She Geme on Sunday.

Latifah Nakasi and Rebecca Nandhego were on target for Uganda Martyrs in the 2-0 victory.

Elsewhere, Olila High School emerged winners over She Corporate. Normal time ended in a goalless draw but the Soroti based side won the tense penalty shootout 4-3.

Olila who won the inaugural edition in 2017 will therefore face She Maroons who equally advanced past Rines SS on penalties (5-4) after normal time had ended in a two-all draw.

Kampala Queens were the biggest winners at the round of 16 stage, obliterating Tooro Queens 6-2 on Saturday.

Sophia Nakiyingi and Hasifah Nassuna struck a brace apiece. Joan Nabirye too got onto the score sheet before an own goal by Tooro Queens captain Cissy Kabarwani.

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The consolation goals for Tooro Queens came from Sharon Kanyiginya and Everyln Katusiime.

Kampala Queens who are seeking to win a domestic double will have Kawempe Muslim as their next hurdle in the Cup competition.

Kawempe Muslim needed a brace from second half substitute Allen Nassazi to stage a comeback over UCU Lady Cardinals.

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The 2018 winners had gotten into the lead in the 17th minute through former Kawempe forward Sharon Naddunga.

UCU Lady Cardinals goalkeeper Hadijah Nalongo saved two penalties in the second half but Nassazi would eventually beat her to send Kawempe through.

Quarterfinal Fixtures

St. Noa Girls SS vs Asubo Gafford Ladies FC

She Maroons FC vs Olila High School WFC

Kampala Queens FC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC

Makerere University WFC vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC

Kampala Queens edged closer to the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League title after overcoming Uganda Martyrs Lubaga on Saturday.

A solitary goal by Shamirah Nalugya was the difference as the Queens of Soccer secured a 1-0 win at St. Gerald’s Stadium.

Nalugya was quick to react and head home after Resty Nanziri’s initial effort had hit the crossbar.

To win, Kampala Queens needed the sublime performance of goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro who made a finger tip save to deny Sumaya Nalumu a would-be equalizer.

With five games to go, Kampala Queens need just a point to claim their maiden Championship.

Uganda Martyrs remain second on the table with 22 points, fifteen behind leaders Kampala Queens.

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In Mukono, a late Jovia Nakagolo’s goal proved the decisive moment as UCU Lady Cardinals edged past wobbling She Corporate.

Nakagolo who had missed several scoring opportunities in the game eventually came out the heroine, capitalizing on a defence mix up by goalkeeper Gift Nasasira and defenders Stella Musibika and Anita Arinda.

With two minutes left on the clock, Nakagolo capitalized on the indecisiveness of goalkeeper Nasasira to head home and send the home crowd into a frenzy.

The win lifted UCU Lady Cardinals to fourth place on 20 points but piled more misery on hapless She Corporate who are just two points above the drop zone.

Kawempe Muslim continued with their blistering performance since the start of the second round.

Not even a heavy downpour on Sunday morning would stop the Valley Warriors from showing up.

Two second half goals by on form Shakira Nyinagahirwa who has now scored in four successive games and Agnes Nabukenya were enough for Kawempe Muslim to overcome Makerere University.

Elsewhere, Rines picked a point off Last Doves on the road. Sumaya Nsisi scored for the home side while Phiona Arach got the goal for Rines.

Kamiyati Naigaga scored the lone goal as Asubo Gafford Ladies won away to Olila High School a result that saw them move off the base of the table for the first time this season albeit remaining in the relegation zone.

FUFA Women Super League enters matchday 13 this weekend with five games lined up and as always the games are expected to offer thrilling action.

Whereas the League title race is virtually over, the battle for safety is intense with about eight teams in the relegation mix.

Uganda Martyrs returned to winning ways last weekend against She Corporate and will be oozing with confidence going into Saturday’s clash against leaders Kampala Queens.

Coach Edward Kasozi believes the win gives them confidence going into the game against Kampala Queens.

“We feel motivated after picking victory over She Corporate. This gives us confidence heading into the game against Kampala Queens.” He stated.

Uganda Martyrs are second on the log on 22 points, 12 behind leaders Kampala Queens and victory for the latter will but seal the title race bearing in mind there are only six games to the end of the season.

Kampala Queens on the other hand come to Lubaga on the back of a draw with Makerere University, the first time they lost points this season.

Coach Hamza Lutalo is unfazed by the recent blip and is optimistic his charges will return to the rails come this weekend.

The reverse fixture in Kabojja ended in a 4-1 win for the Queens of Soccer.

In the other fixtures lined up, Kawempe’s recent resurgence will be put to test this Sunday as they take on stubborn Makerere University.

The Warriors have had a remarkable run in the second round, winning two and drawing the other and coach Moses Nkata attributes this performance to different factors.

“When we went into the break, we looked at some of the challenges and I’m happy that some have been addressed and that explains our performance in the second round.”

“Makerere are a boggy side and getting a point off Kampala Queens tell you how tough they are hard to overcome. But I’m confident the players will do the job and secure maximum points.” He said.

Fred Ndawula the Makerere coach is equally confident going into this game having picked a point off table leaders Kampala Queens.

The first leg encounter between Kawempe and Makerere ended in a one all draw.

In the other FUFA Women Super League games lined up this weekend, rejuvenated Rines make a long trip Masindi to take on Lady Doves, Asubo Gaforrd Ladies will hope to continue with their relegation fight as they play Olila High School in Soroti while the University derby between UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporate pits two teams seeking to find stability.

Matchday 12 of the FUFA Women Super League offered thrilling action across all the five games played over the weekend.

Makerere became the first team to deny Kampala Queens maximum points this season.The two sides played out a one-all draw at IUIU Kabojja on Sunday.

In a game where coach Hamza Lutalo made changes in the starting XI, Makerere showed resilience to pick a point off the run away leaders.

Primah Mugidde, Dorcus Nabufu and Jamirah Nabulime who rarely get playing time all started. There was also a League debut for new signing Joan Nabirye.

Shamirah Nalugya fired Kampala Queens in the lead just three minutes after the break.

She made a perfect run to connect home from Hasifah Nassuna’s defence splitting pass.

Makerere found the equalizer through Husna Mpanja moments later.

Despite picking a point, the University side remain in the drop zone. second from bottom on 12 points.

Kampala Queens on the other hand keep a firm grip at the summit on 34 points from 12 games.

Uganda Martyrs return to winning ways with a 2-0 win against She Corporate on Saturday.

Captain Catherine Nagadya orchestrated the victory, scoring a goal in either half.

This was the first win for the Lubaga based side in the second round, taking them to 22 points in second place.

She Corporate on the other hand will have to worry about relegation going forward. The Sharks in 6th position are just two points adrift the drop zone.

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In the other games played over the weekend, Rines SS secured a 2-0 win over Olila High School thanks to Amina Nababi’s brace.

Asubo Gafford Ladies secured their second successive win, edging UCU Lady Cardinals in the five goal thriller.

Evelyn Nassuna scored twice while defender Fatuma Nakasumba got the other to guide Rogers Nkugwa’s charges to victory.

They remain bottom on the log on 10 points but not far from safety if the recent form is anything to go by.

Hadijah Nandago and Shakirah Nyinagahirwa scored a goal each to help Kawempe Muslim win 2-0 at home against Lady Doves.

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Round of 16 Fixtures

After successful completion of the round of 32 over the weekend, the fourth edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup will move to the next stage.

With all the 16 teams now known and the road map well laid out, the fixtures for the next round are also confirmed.

Two fixtures pit teams from the FUFA Women Super League namely; Kawempe Muslim taking on UCU Lady Cardinals and She Corporate hosting inaugural winners Olila High School.

To reach this stage, She Corporate who played the final in 2018, routed Dynamic Jjeza 5-0 and this was the biggest winning margin at the round of 32.

Olila on the other hand edged past Golden Impact, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Sheila Galenda and Immaculate Ailingat.

In the other all-FUFA Women Super League affair, 2018 Winners UCU Lady Cardinals will visit Kawempe Muslim having eliminated Gold Star at the round of 32. The latter ejected Taggy SS thanks to goals from Shakirah Nyinagahirwa and Hadijah Nandago.

In the other round of 16 match-ups, holders Makerere University will visit Isra Soccer Academy, Kampala Queens will face FC Tooro Queens, Rines SS will entertain She Maroons while Uganda Martyrs will make the trip to Fort Portal to take on She Game.

Asubo Gafford Ladies who played the final of the inaugural edition will visit GYCO Girls while Lady Doves will play against St. Noa Girls.

The round of 16 games will be played on the weekend of 18^th and 19^th March 2023.

FUFA Women’s Cup

Round of 32

Games played over the weekend

She Corporate and Kawempe Muslim are some of the teams that secured their slots into the round of 16 for this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup over the weekend.

With nine slots taken prior to the weekend, only seven were up for grabs in the games played on Saturday and Sudnay at various grounds.

Like it was the case a week ago, the big wigs took care of their respective opponents to sail through with releative ease.

In Bukerere, Mukono, She Corporate obliterated Dynamic Jjeza, winning 5-0 thanks to goals from Susan Atim, Cissy Nakate, Anita Arinda, Noeline Namiiro and Barbara Adwero.

Kawempe Muslim also overcame Taggy SS, winning the game 2-1. Hadijah Nandago and Shakirah Nyinagahirwa scored a goal each for Warriors.

Elsewhere, She Game from Fort Portal City stunned Lango Queens at Buhinga Stadium. Normal time ended 1-1 but the former won 4-2 on penalties.

Sharon Kanyiginya let FC Tooro Queens off the hook against a resilient Lubaga WFC side. The teenage striker got the lone goal of the game to send her team through.

Isra Soccer Academy were 3-0 winners over Kyambogo University while Lady Doves also eased past Bunyaruguru Girls, winning 3-1.

Here is a complete list of the teams that have have reached the round of 16;

Kampala Queens, Olila High School, Kawempe Muslim, Lady Doves, Asubo Gafford Ladies, She Game, Uganda Martyrs, FC Tooro Queens, She Corporate, UCU Lady Cardinals, She Maroons, Rines SS, GYCO Girls, Isra Soccer Academy, St. Noa Girls and Makerere University.

The dates for the round of 16 will be communicated by the FUFA Competitions Deaprtment.

Remaining round of 32 Fixtures

The battle to secure slots into the round of 16 for this year’s FUFA Women’s Cup will come to a climax this weekend at various grounds.

With nine teams already confirming their berths into the next round, seven slots are still available and they will be taken by close of business on Sunday.

2018 runners up and reigning FUFA Women Super League Champions She Corporate will make attempt at winning silverware in this competition, considering the League is far from reach.

The Nakawa based side make a trip to Mukono on Saturday to take on Dynamic SS Jjeza, starting life without Phiona Nabbumba who officially joined Danish outfit B93 this week.

Kawempe Muslim who have a had a rich history in the League but luck has eluded them in the knockout competition will hope to overcome Taggy High School at the round of 32.

The other games on Saturday will see non-league side Lubaga Women FC under the stewardship of Shafik Mutebi take on FC Tooro Queens, Wakiso Hills visit St. Noa Girls while Lady Doves will face Bunyaruguru Girls.

There will be two fixtures on Sunday with Kyambogo University hosting Isra Soccer Academy while Lango Queens make a daunting trip to Fort Portal to face She Game FC.

Holders Makerere University, UCU Lady Cardinals, Uganda Martyrs, Asubo Gafford Ladies, Kampala Queens, Rines SS, GYCO Girls, Olila High School and She Maroons are the teams that have already qualified to the round of 16.

FUFA Women’s Cup 2022/23

Round of 32

Games played so far

• Luweero Giant Queens 0-4 Asubo Gafford Ladies
• Goldstar H/S Girls FC 0-2 UCU Lady Cardinals
• Ehcos WFC 0-3 GYCO Girls SC
• Golden Impact WFC 0-2 Olila High School
• Kawempe Junior 0-1 Makerere University WFC
• Jinja SS 1(2) -1(4) She Maroons FC
• Acholi Queens 0-3 Kampala Queens
• Byafaayo Queens 0-1 Rines SS WFC

Next Fixtures

Saturday, 25^th February 2023

• Lubaga WFC vs FC Tooro Queens – UMHS-Lubaga
• Dynamic SS Jjeza vs She Corporate FC – Bukerere, Mukono
• Bunyaruguru Girls vs Lady Doves –  Nyakasharu Ground
• Mbarara Royals vs Uganda Martyrs LFC – Kakyeka Stadium
• Taggy Girls vs Kawempe Muslim LFC – Kennedy Ground, Katabi

Sunday, 26^th February 2023

• Kyambogo University vs Isra Soccer Academy – Kyambogo University Ground
• She Game FC vs Lango Queens – Buhinga Stadium
• St. Noa Girls vs Wakiso Hill WFC – African Bible University, Lubowa

The FUFA Women’s Cup returned over the weekend after a long period of layoff. The knockout tournament had last been played in 2019 and was put on a halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

However, with the world back to its feet and sports events resuming, the FUFA Women’s Cup into its fourth edition also returned with eight round of 32 games played across the country.

Makerere University who are the reigning holders began their title defence on a high, edging past Kawempe Junior thanks to Husna Mpanja’s lonely strike.

2018 Winners UCU Lady Cardinals made light work of Golden Impact, winning 2-0 with goals coming from Sandra Kisakye and Jovia Nakagolo.

Elsewhere, Amina Nababi’s goal was the difference as Rines eliminated Byafaayo Queens. She Marooons needed a penalty shootout to overcome Jinja SS after normal time ended one-all.  

In Kitgum, Kampala Queens put three goals past Acholi Queens with Resty Nanziri, Zaina Nandede and Lillian Mutuuzo scoring.

Inaugural winners Olila High School ejected Golden Impact with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Sheila Galenda and Immaculate Ailigat.

Asubo Gafford Ladies so far have the biggest win from the games played, having obliterated Luweero Giant Queens with a 4-0 scoreline. Fatuma Naksumba bagged a brace before Moureen Nangozi and Zaitun Namaganda added a goal each.

Action continues this weekend with eight fixtures lined up to complete the round of 32.

The FUFA Women’s Cup returns bigger and better after a three-year hiatus. The annual knockout tournament returns from a forced break that was caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Last staged in 2019 where Makerere University WFC emerged winners, the tournament characterized by thrilling action covers all teams at all levels including the non league.

The round of 32 games will commence on Saturday with five games lined up.

Reigning holders Makerere University make a short trip to Kawempe to face Kawempe Junior Team.

Asubo Gafford Ladies visit Luweero Giant Queens hoping for revenge. The last time the two teams faced (2021), the latter won 2-1.

In the other games to be played on Saturday, 2018 winners UCU Lady Cardinals take on Goldstar High School, inaugural winners Olila High School visit Golden Impact while Ehcoes will be at home to GYCO Girls.

Sunday will have three fixtures including Jinja SS taking on She Maroons, Acholi Queens facing Kampala Queens while Byafaayo Queens will entertain Rines SS.

The rest of the round of 32 fixtures will spread across next week.

FUFA Women Super League
Matchday 11 Results

Kampala Queens continue to stroll through teams in the FUFA Women Super League, picking results with relative ease.

The run away leaders who made a year without defeat last week, defeated She Corporate on Sunday to open up a 14-point gap at the top.

A goal in either half from Hasifah Nassuna and Resty Nanziri ensured the Queens of Soccer secured their 11th win in as many games this season.

With seven games to the end of the season, Kampala Queens now need at least four wins to wrap up the title.

Second placed Uganda Martyrs once again faltered, this time falling to improved Asubo Gafford Ladies.

The School side who lost to Rines SS a week ago, suffered yet another defeat, this time at home to former coach Rogers Nkugwa.

Sarah Nakuya, Teddy Nafwono and Kamiyati Naigaga scored a goal each for Gafford Ladies while Sumaya Nalumu got the consolation for Uganda Martyrs.

Despite winning, Asubo Gafford Ladies remain bottom of the table on seven points while Uganda Martyrs are second on 19 points.

The relegating battle is now widened following results from the weekend. Right from third placed UCU Lady Cardinals to Asubo Gafford Ladies, anyone could easily suffer the drop.

Makerere University edged Lady Doves to temporarily move out of the red zone on goal difference thanks to Jemima Twesigye’s goal.

The University side have 11 points same as Rines SS who drew 1-1 at UCU Lady Cardinals.

Bridget Nabisaalu scored for UCU to cancel out Jesca Namanda’s opener for Rines.

Elsewhere, Kawempe Muslim had to rally from a goal down to earn a point off Olila High School in Soroti.

Dorcus Lwaliwa gave Olila the lead before Shakira Nyinagahirwa levelled matters from the spot.

FUFA Women Super League
Matchday 10 Results

Kawempe Muslim 1-0 UCU Lady Cardinals

Lady Doves 0-1 Olila High School

Rines SS WFC 1-0 Uganda Martyrs LFC

Asubo Gafford Ladies 1-3 Kampala Queens

She Corporate 3-0 Makerere University WFC

The second round of the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League began over the weekend with all the ten teams in action.

Bearing in mind that every game will count especially for the relegation battle, the teams engulfed therein will go all out in a bid to keep their slots. And the results posted on matchday ten pointed exactly to this fact.

Kawempe Muslim and She Corporate had a poor run out in the first round but the two seem to have come back better if results from the weekend are anything to go by.

The Sharks who are the reigning League Champions posted the biggest win on matchday ten, defeating Makerere University 3-0 in Nakawa.

Joan Ainembabazi came through with a brace before Noeline Namiiro added the other in the clean out victory.

The result lifted She Corporate to fifth place on 14 points while Makerere dropped to second from bottom on 8 points.

Rines moved out of the drop zone with a hard fought win over Uganda Martyrs Lubaga at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.

Eva Naggayi tucked home from the spot to hand Rines maximum points and move to 10 points.

The game saw defender Stella Namisango who was making her debut for the Lubaga based side sent off.

Uganda Martyrs remain second on the log but are now 11 points behind run away leaders Kampala Queens who won 3-1 at Asubo Gafford Ladies.

The Queens of Soccer had to come from a goal down to remain perfect, registering their tenth win in as many games.

Zaitun Namaganda had fired Gafford into the lead midway through the first half at Kampala Quality Playground but goals from Elizabeth Nakigozi, Margaret Kunihira and Sophia Nakiyingi gave the visitors all three points.

Elsewhere, Olila High School stunned Lady Doves in Masindi on Saturday thanks to Sheilah Galenda’s eighth minute strike.

Olila occupy fourth place on the table with 15 points, two places and points above Lady Doves.

Allen Nassazi’s second half close range strike was the difference as Kawempe Muslim defeated UCU Lady Cardinals at the Valley Ground.

Action will resume next weekend with several interesting fixtures lined up, the biggest pitting Kampala Queens against She Corporate.

The FUFA Women’s Cup is back after a three-year break. The knockout competition for Women Football in Uganda was put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.

The detailed road map to this year’s edition was released on Wednesday with the draws also conducted.

The function was graced by FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa who also doubles as the Vice Chairperson of the FUFA Competitions Committee.

Others included FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule, Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Vice Chairperson Wilber Shaka, Uganda Women Football Association delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo and Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) Chairman Paul Ssali.

The 2022/23 edition will feature teams from FUFA Women Super League (10), FUFA Women Elite League (11), FUFA Regional Leagues (9), one team from Buganda 4th division and the other being a non- league team.

Hon. Nakiwala indicated it is important to have women play as many games as possible and believes the return of the FUFA Women’s Cup is important.

“We are delighted to have this competition return. As FUFA we believe Women’s Football is growing at a high rate and having such competitions gives the girls more exposure and chance to play.” She said.

Mulindwa on the other hand stated FUFA will be keen on the teams fulfilling the club licensing standards.

“We are glad that this competition is back but we shall observe the Club licensing measures. The pitches must be up to standard and the rest of the measures will be followed.” Mulindwa stated.

The round of 32 fixtures will be played between 18th -25th February while the round of 16 games will happen between 18th-19th March.

The dates for the other rounds (Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final) will be confirmed by the Competitions Department on a later date.

Road map to the final

Round of 32

Match 1- Kyambogo University WFC vs Isra Soccer Academy

Match 2- Luweero Giant Queens vs Asubo Gafford Ladies

Match 3- Mbarara Royals FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC

Match 4- Goldstar H/S Girls FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals

Match 5- Golden Impact WFC vs Olila High School WFC

Match 6- Jinja SS WFC vs She Maroons FC

Match 7- Rubaga WFC vs FC Tooro Queens

Match 8- Acholi Queens vs Kampala Queens FC

Match 9- Taggy FC vs Kawempe Muslim WFC

Match 10- Byafaayo Queens WFC vs Rines SS WFC

Match 11- Dynamic Jjeza WFC vs She Corporate FC

Match 12- Ehcos SS WFC vs GYCO Girls SC

Match 13- She Game vs Lango Queens

Match 14- Bunyaruguru Girls FC vs Lady Doves FC

Match 15- Kawempe Junior Team vs Makerere University WFC

Match 16- St. Noa Girls vs Wakiso Hills WFC

Round of 16

Match 17- Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 15

Match 18- Winner Match 8 vs Winner Match 7

Match 19- Winner Match 9 vs Winner Match 4

Match 20- Winner Match 11 vs Winner Match 5

Match 21- Winner Match 16 vs Winner Match 14

Match 22- Winner Match 13 vs Winner Match 3

Match 23- Winner Match 12 vs Winner Match 2

Match 24- Winner Match 10 vs Winner Match 6

Quarterfinals

Match 25- Winner Match 21 vs Winner Match 23

Match 26- Winner Match 24 vs Winner Match 20

Match 27- Winner Match 18 vs Winner Match 19

Match 28- Winner Match 17 vs Winner Match 22

Semifinals

Match 29- Winner Match 28 vs Winner Match 27

Match 30- Winner Match 26 vs Winner 25

Final
Match 31- Winner Match 30 vs Winner Match Winner 29

In a bid to improve Women’s football in the country, the Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA), in conjunction with the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), organized a football administration and management course one (FAMACO1) for stakeholders involved in the Women’s game.

More than 40 participants graced the three days course that started on Wednesday January 04, 2023 and successfully ended at the FUFA SIGs offices Mengo on Friday 06th January 2023.

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The participants in the course included current women football players and coaches. They were taken through various modules including finance, human resource, communication, FUFA and its roles, marketing, club administration and governance, among others with the FUFA electoral committee chairman – Yusuf Awuye the lead instructor.

“I am quite sure all the participants have benefited from this course, and I believe a very good breed of football administrators will come from this class,” Mr. Awuye said at the closing function of the course.

UWFA chairperson – Margret Kubingi Kebba Fatia is optimistic the stakeholders that have been trained have had their mindset towards football administration changed and they will put what they have been taught to practice when they go back to their communities and clubs.

“We organised this course to enable people change their mindset because they have been thinking negatively. We believe whoever has attended the course is a changed person now and can ably manage their clubs well,” she said.

A one Crested Cranes and She Coperate defender – Phoebe Banura was excited after finishing the course and she believes the knowledge she acquired will help her serve football in a different capacity when curtains fall on her playing career.

“I am glad to have completed this course. I didn’t only come to study but also to prepare for life after football. As girls, we play football but we can’t play it for too long. The course has been so good and I believe it will be a good cornerstone to usher me into sports administration after my playing career special thanks to Uganda Women Football Association UWFA’ Banura said.

Chairperson of the Uganda Coaches Football Association – Livingston Kyambadde was the chief guest at the course’s closing function.

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List of participants

1. Ochero David Robert
2. Mudoola wyclif
3. Kabi Sharifu
4. Jordan Bonny Musoke
5. Kabwaago Abdallah.
6. Kutosi Daniel
7. Masinde Joseph Olinga
8. Farouk Seguya Lubega
9. Damba Patrick
10. Samuel Sule
11. Kenneth Lokoola
12. Moris Abiti
13. Isaac Semyalo
14. Musoke Simon Peter
15. Fred Tamale
16. Angella Nakintu
17. Davis Kasujja
18. Sida Alex Olowo
19. Nassazi Faridah
20. Ephraim Mukiibi Kijjenga
21. Lyada Amos
22. Gabriel Oscar Mazima
23. Ibrahim Bbosa Siibi
24. Katongole Jovan
25. Brendah Nyamwiza
26. Kivumbi Vincent
27. Patrick Ayiga Obita
28. Thomas Mukasa
29. Bulega Faridah
30. Fred Musiime
31. Badru Chemisto
32. Kirabo Benjamin Katende
33. Walakira Dauda Lwanyaga
34. Sadrack Benard
35. Alfred Okurut
36. Kizito William Gamusi
37. Fred Bbosa
38. Banura pheobe
39. Justine Nambafu
40. Saad Ahmed
41. Veronica Mirembe
42. Kenneth Jabo
43. Mukwata Peter Roland
44. Albert Bwire
45. Aisha Nakanwagi
46. Ben Mwesigwa
47. Daisy Nakaziro
48. Wilfred Mudanya
49. Kevin Sentongo
50. Christine Najjuma
51. Paulino Musiime
52. Joshua Kiyimba
53. Humphrey Barugahare
54. Michael Balinda
55. Arthur Luzze
56. Ruth Kavuma
57. Nyonyintono David
58. Waniala Charles Nambasi.

FUFA Women Super League
Matchday Nine
Kawempe Muslim 1-3 Uganda Martyrs
Lady Doves 2-1 UCU Lady Cardinals
Rines SS 0-1 Kampala Queens
Asubo Gafford Ladies 1-3 She Corporate
Olila High School 3-1 Makerere University

Kampala Queens have by far been the best team in the FUFA Women Super League this season and their firm grip at the top tells it all.

The Queens of Soccer who have led the league from the start ensured they ended the first round on a high with victory at Rines.

Whereas the performance was not convincing, Margaret Kunihira’s 8th minute goal was enough to help Kampala Queens secure maximum points.

Victory meant they finish the first round perfect with 27 points 27 from nine games.

Uganda Martyrs could be 8 points behind the leaders but that has not stopped them from putting up a fight.

The Kiddawalime Girls were 3-1 winners against eternal rivals Kawempe Muslim on Saturday thanks to goals from Latifah Nakasi, Brenda Munyana and substitute Sumaya Nalumu.

Shakira Nyinagahirwa got the consolation for Kawempe in what was their first loss at home this season.

Elsewhere, Lady Doves edged UCU Lady Cardinals 2-1 in Masindi.

Dorcus Kwikiriza and Olivia Babirye were on the score sheet for the 2021 Champions while Sharon Naddunga the consolation for the University side.

In Soroti, Olila High School ended the first round with a 3-1 victory over visiting Makerere University.

Sharon Apio, Dorcus Lwalisa and Cicilia Apiding scored a goal each for the hosts while Daphine Nalubowa scored for Makerere University.

She Corporate returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over bottom placed Asubo Gafford Ladies.

Madinah Nakaayi’s goal for Gafford was not enough to stop the Sharks who got their goals through Phiona Nabbumba, Joan Ainembabazi and Cissy Nakate.

The second round is expected to start on 6th February 2023.