Bunyaruguru Girls WFC and Isra Soccer Academy were the biggest winners as the 2022/23 FUFA Women Elite League got underway over the weekend.
The second division on the pyramid of Women’s Football in Uganda started with five games played across the country.
Bunyaruguru and Isra Soccer Academy were the biggest winners, defeating Luweero Giant Queens and Dymaic Jjessa SS respectively with an identical score of 3-0.
Fortunate Mutoozo bagged a brace while Shivan Ashaba added the other goal to guide Bunyaruguru to victory.
For Isra Soccer Academy, their goals came from Brenda Kwaka, Anna Namboozo and Hairat Babirye.
Elsewhere, Lango Queens overcame Acholi Queens 2-0 with Joan Adong and Lornah Ayo scoring the two goals. She Maroons won 2-0 on the road against Goldstar High School in Masanafu thanks to a brace from Lillian Kasuubo.
Ritah Kisakye scored the lone goal as Wakiso Hill WFC overcame Tooro Queens in Fort Portal.
Action will resume next weekend with matchday two games as seen below;
Saturday, 19th November 2022
Luweero Giant Queens vs Lango Queens – Kalule Playground
Wakiso Hill WFC vs Acholi Quens – Maya Playground
Dynamic Jjeza SS vs FC Tooro Queens –St. Charles Lwanga
Gyco Girls vs Isra Soccer Academy – 4th Division Playground
Kampala Queens maintained their brilliant start to the season securing their eighth successive victory as the first round of the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League campaign reached the penultimate stage over the weekend.
In a closely contested game against Kawempe Muslim, Kampala Queens showed character to secure a 1-0 win at Kabojja thanks to Resty Nanziri penalty in the 16th minute.
The win meant Kampala Queens moved to 24 points and stretched their unbeaten run to 25 games and coincidentally, it was Kawempe Muslim that last defeated the former with the loss coming on the opening day of last season.
On Saturday, Uganda Martyrs had to come from a goal down to pick maximum points off a much improved Lady Doves side. Dorcus Kwikiriza gave the Masindi based outfit a lead the break but goals from Sumaya Nalumu aka Fresh Kid and captain Catherine Nagadya guided the home side to victory.
Uganda Martyrs remain second on the log with 16 points same as UCU Lady Cardinals who edged Olila High School in a five-goal thriller.
Ashiat Nalugwa, Sandra Kisakye and Sarah Adokorach got the goals for the University side while Olila scored through Siporosa Amoding and Docus Lwalisa.
Elsewhere, Makerere University piled more misery on bottom placed Asubo Gafford Ladies, winning 3-1 at home. Daphine Nalubowa, Josephine Ndagire and Winnie Nakanwagi were all on target for She MAK.
Rines SS played out a goalless draw at She Corporate to remain unbeaten the last two games. They secured their first win against SHE MAK last weekend.
The first round will climax next weekend before the teams go for a two and half- month break. The second round will start on 5th February 2023.
Saturday, 5th November 2022 Olila High School vs Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
UCU Lady Cardinals vs Makerere University
Sunday, 6th November 2022 Kawempe Muslim vs She Corporate
Rines SS WFC vs Asubo Gafford Ladies
Lady Doves vs Kampala Queens
Early leaders Kampala Queens and Uganda Martyrs will hope to keep their good run going as the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League enters matchday seven this weekend.
The two however face stern tests on the road with Uganda Martyrs visiting Olila High School while table leaders Kampala Queens are away to Lady Doves in Masindi.
Uganda Martyrs who are second on the log with 13 points have the change to cut the gap on Kampala Queens to two points should they pick maximum points in Soroti.
Despite going five games without a win, Olila are always a tough opponent at home and Uganda Martyrs will have to be at their best to secure all three points.
Kampala Queens who are still perfect will hope to stretch their run to seven straight victories at Lady Doves.
The Masindi based brushed aside the poor start to the season and have now gone five games unbeaten.
UCU Lady Cardinals will hope to arrest the poor run that has seen them go three games without victory.
They will face Makerere University at home who are equally struggling to get their house in order.
Elsewhere, Kawempe will host She Corporate and Rines SS who picked their first win last weekend facing Asubo Gafford Ladies all the aforementioned games coming on Sunday.
Rines SS registered their first win of the 2022/22 season after stunning Makerere University WFC on matchday six.
In the game played on Saturday at Makerere Main pitch, the visitors picked a surprising 2-1 win.
Yasmeen Nalukwago and Phiona Arachi scored a goal each for the Bright Nyanzi coached side.
Rines SS players celebrate a goal (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa
The consolation goal for the University was score by captain Josephine Ndagire who was returning from suspension.
Despite winning, Rines SS remain bottom of the log on 3 points.
Kawempe Muslim failed to pick maximum points off Asubo Gafford Ladies FC as the latter fought hard to pick a point at home.
Shakira Nyinagahirwa had given Kawempe the lead at Kampala Quality Playground but the home side found the equalizer through Madina Nakayi.
Kampala Queens maintained their perfect start with a sixth straight win against Olila High School.
The game played on Sunday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru was watched by FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who also doubles as Kampala Queens patron.
He was in the company of the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim (L) and Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Zaina Nandede and Resty Nanziri scored in the first half to guide the Queens of Soccer to victory.
Uganda Martyrs continued to impress with yet another home victory, this time against free falling UCU Lady Cardinals.
The Lubaga based outfit earned a comfortable 4-1 win to move to second place on 13 points, five behind leaders Kampala Queens.
Kevin Nakacwa, Latifa Nakasi, Catherine Nagadya and Sumaya Nalumu were all on target for Uganda Martyrs in the rout.
Kevin Nakacwa in action against UCU Lady Cardinals.
Ashiat Nalugwa got the consolation for UCU Lady Cardinals who have now gone three games without a win.
Elsewhere, defending Champions She Corporate were held to a one all draw at home by Lady Doves.
Evelyn Nandera had given Lady Doves the lead just four minutes after kickoff but Joanita Ainembabazi equalized for the hosts at the stroke of halftime.
FUFA Women Super League-This weekend 22nd-23rd October 2022
Uganda Martyrs LHFC vs Makerere University – Lubaga (Live on FUFA TV)– Saturday
UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Kampala Queens FC – Mukono – Saturday
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Rines SS – Valley Ground – Sunday
Olila High School WFC vs She Corporate FC – Soroti – Saturday
Lady Doves FC vs Asubo Gafford Ladies – Masindi
All games Kickoff at 10:00AM
Action in the FUFA Women Super League resumes this weekend with the 2022/23 entering matchday five. All the ten teams will be in action this Saturday, the biggest game being UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kampala Queens.
The two aforementioned teams come into Saturday’s clash still unbeaten, with Kampala Queens occupying the summit and have garnered maximum points so far. On the other hand, UCU Lady Cardinals’ only blemish came in the one-all draw against Kawempe Muslim Ladies last weekend.
The biggest attraction in this fixture will be on forward Hasifah Nassuna who returns to Mukono for the first time since joining Kampala Queens at the start of the season.
Hasifah Nassuna while at UCU Lady Cardinals.
The lethal forward already has two goals to her name in as many games and will be hoping to hurt her former employers come Saturday.
FUFA on Friday held a pre match press briefing involving six teams that will be in action this weekend with captains and coaches talking to the media.
UCU Lady Cardinals vs Kampala Queens
Kawempe Muslim Ladies vs Rines SS
Uganda Martyrs vs Makerere University
Here are excerpts from today’s press conference
UCU LADY CARDINALS VS KAMPALA QUEENS
Collins Ahumuza – Coach UCU Lady Cardinals
UCU Lady Cardinals coach Collins Ahumuza.
Preparation for the game
We are playing a very important game, playing against the table leaders. We are prepared and hoping to get a good result tomorrow. I am glad that we have had a good start to the season and we hope to keep that going.
Nassuna is a good player and in my view the greatest ever in Uganda, she comes to a game, gets her moments and utilizes them. But we do not go into a game focusing on one player. I believe we have the ability to stop whoever comes to us.
What has helped them to a good start
I think we have played as one unit and all the players have shown full commitment so far. I believe if we keep the same spirit, we will keep garnering points.
Jauharah Nabaggala – Midfielder UCU Lady Cardinals
I believe we are in good shape as players and ready to give everything in tomorrow’s game.
Midfielder Jauharah Nabaggala.
Personally, I am returning from injury and hoping to continue with the same spirit as my teammates.
We are aware of what Kampala Queens pose, they are top of the table and yet to drop a point but that doesn’t burden us.
The players are ready for the game. We have had a rest of two weeks and this has helped us to look at the patch up the grey areas we had in the previous game.
UCU Lady Cardinals are a good team and I know they will compete but we are ready for the challenge and hoping that we can secure maximum points to maintain our grip at the top.
Zaina Namuleme – Kampala Queens Captain
Kampala Queens skipper Zaina Namuleme.
We are set and ready to fight for maximum points against UCU Lady Cardinals. Every game in the League comes with its own challenges and we know they pose a different task to us but we are in the best shape to face them.
UGANDA MARTYRS WFC VS MAKERERE UNIVERSITY – ST. GERALD’S STADIUM, LUBAGA
Edward Kasozi – Uganda Martyrs WFC
Trying to bounce back from the loss against Kampala Queens
The team is in good shape to encounter the challenge ahead of us. Despite the loss in our previous game, we have had enough time to prepare and rectify our mistakes.
Uganda Martyrs Head Coach Edward Kasozi.
Facing stubborn and trick Makerere University
We go into the game with the desire to fight and compete in every game. Makerere University is a good team with experienced players but my team is confident and ready to put up their best performance.
On Latifah Nakasi carrying the scoring burden
Coach Fred Ndawula and Edward Kasozi share a light moment.
She is a talented player and always eager to learn. I believe she has made a good start to the season with four goals to her name. I know she wants to keep scoring and that is what all good strikers do.
Players in candidate classes
We care about the future of the players both in terms of academics and football. We gave them the chance to prepare for their examinations but at the same time training with us. The fact that the game is on Saturday, we will have all the players available.
I am convinced that the Exams will not in any way disrupt their performance and our target is to be able to bounce back.
Fred Ndawula- Head Coach Makerere University
Facing hard fighting Uganda Martyrs
The team is set for the game and the girls are prepared to face Uganda Martyrs WFC. We know they are a good team with young talented players and full support of the students but our target to go out there and do well.
Makerere University coach Fred Ndawula.
On scoring few goals
I do not think so. We have been able to score in three of the four games played so far. Definitely, we need to improve in terms of creating chances and converting them.
The absence of midfielder Josephine Ndagire
When you go into a war, you must have enough soldiers. We miss her services and she will be serving her last game of the suspension but the rest of the players are available and able to fill her void.
Yudaya Nalubega – Makerere University Captain
Makerere University captainYudaya Nalubega.
We play as a unit not as individuals. I believe that team work has helped in the games played so far and we shall continue with the same mentality.
KAWEMPE MUSLIM LADIES FC vs RINES SS WFC
Ayub Khalifa – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Head Coach
On the progress of the game since the start of the league
Coach Ayub Khalifa of Kawempe Muslim.
If I am to die tomorrow, I would die a happy man. I have been around this game for over 20 years and I know the journey moved so far. The progress is evident and I want to thank whoever has made a contribution.
On conceding almost in every game
It is a big challenge and we have tried to discuss it internally. The goals we have conceded this season are really avoidable and majority have been goalkeeping errors. We hope to improve this area going forward.
Rines winning at the Valley Ground last season
We want to utilize home advantage and win all the games on our ground. They came and won at our home last season but we hope that does not happen again.
Hadijah Nandago – Midfielder Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Hadijja Nandago (L) shaking hands with Rines SS midfielder Eva Naggayi.
We need a win because the recent matches we have only been able to get two points. We hope to bounce back and collect maximum points at home.
Bright Nyanzi – Rines SS WFC Head Coach
Bright Nyanzi(L) and Ayub Khalfia
On rectifying mistakes
We have not had the best start and the results do not look good so far but our focus is on how we bounce back and we hope to do that in the next game.
About the poor start
I think we have had challenges in defence and that is where our emphasis is going into the game against Kawempe Muslim.
Last season, we faced the similar challenge and only got our first win against Kawempe. We hope the same can happen this time.
Eva Naggayi – Rines SS WFC Forward
Eva Naggayi.
We are facing a good team that has experience in the League. We had not had the best of starts but Sunday’s game is going to mark the beginning of a new phase where we can start picking points.
The first-ever workshop designed by FUFA for Club media officers of women clubs in the top flight, second tier and women football reporters climaxed on Friday 7th October 2022 at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Rogers Byamukama poses with the female participants
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the FUFA Marketing and Communications unit Rogers Mulindwa presided over the closing ceremony. He presented Certificates of attendance to the participants who successfully completed the course.
The three-day educational course was organised under the FIFA Women’s League Development Programme with specific attention on improving capacity building for the personnel handling media, Communications and marketing aspects of the clubs featuring in the FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League and reporters of women football.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza while making the closing remarks thanked the participants who sacrificed their time to attend the three-day training.
‘You have been taken through various educational materials in the three days you have been in Njeru. You must now be aware that we have three goals to score in Governance, Sport and in Business. We now need a number of things to be able to do this. One of them is the hard way but most importantly the human resources as well. For you to have sacrificed these three days, on this particular course it is a very good initiative towards our mission of enhancing and creating more people aware especially the human resource for us to be able to score the other goals’ noted Kiiza.
“We want to thank FIFA because, under this program which was 100% sponsored by FUFA, it was through a FIFA program for League Development that we secured this course. We want to express our gratitude to the FUFA President and his Executive for having this collaborative initiative to support the FUFA Women Super League. We want to pledge as always that all these resources will not be put to waste. We want to ensure that people trained will be needed to support the League. The students will become our ambassadors for further development towards women football. We shall have more of these courses and ensure to attend when you are invited or called upon such that you come and have more knowledge’ added Kiiza.
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the FUFA Marketing and Communications unit Rogers Mulindwa delivered the FUFA Presidents message on the final day of the training.
Rogers Mulindwa
‘I bring you greetings from the FUFA President & he congratulates you all upon the success you have registered during the three days course. I thank all our instructors and as the Federation, we are fully committed to continue sharing with you knowledge. I urge all the participants to prioritize marketing & communication because they are key in achieving our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on & off the field. It is very important as media officers to follow the principles of communication when you go back to execute duties at your various clubs. On behalf of the Federation, we thank FIFA for the continuous support of Women Football in Uganda. This year, FIFA funded a Club licensing Workshop for Women Football & it was successful. We also thank FUFA for the continued support towards Women Football. I now officially declare the three day Women Football Marketing & Communication workshop closed’ said Mulindwa.
The day’s final presentation was on match organisation handled by CAF General Coordinator Ali Mwebe which highlighted planned activities from pre-match, match day and post-match with set targets.
‘Match organisation requires planning from the smallest details to the biggest consideration. Perfection of a match is everyone’s effort and requires teamwork. Everyone attached to the club must be involved in preparations and organization but need to be informed about targets. Preparation, timing, budgeting, distribution of responsibilities according to abilities and teamwork are always key for a successful match’ remarked Mwebe
A vote of thanks by Apio Gloria Nicole on behalf of the participants. She thanked the Federation for such an amazing workshop which is targeted to develop women football.
Apio Gloria Nicole
‘We would like to thank FUFA as most of us came here with little knowledge. Standing before you I wouldn’t imagine that someday I would be here at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru sharing football knowledge with my colleagues in the field of media. The main aim for this workshop was to learn and gain more knowledge on marketing and communication. It will help us to promote women’s football through our balanced stories that we cover about the game’ noted Apio.
The workshop was graced by high-profile instructors in the field of marketing (Rogers Byamukama), communication (Ahmed Hussein), match organization (Ali Mwebe), administration (Ronnie Kalema and Kiiza Decolas, Refereeing (Ronnie Kalema) security and safety (Humphrey Mandu).
Each theory class was followed by a practical session conducted at the Technical Centre and participants were awarded certificates.
They included Gladys Zawedde, Aminah Namutebi, Aminah Babirye, Margret Trexsoner Nabbona, Gloria Nicole Apio, Amatulah Nabukeera, Faridah Tomusange Nassejje, Priscilla Namikka, Jazirah Kansiime, Judith Tuhirirwe, Hamuza Waiswa, Ali Ssewanyana, Swaib Mbuga, Sinan Rajub Ssenoga, Hamza Ssali, Isma Mivule, Hambali Majojo, Andrew Talenga, Edwin Waiswa, Shafic Mutebi, Haba Plan Uwizera, Hassan Kirunda, Steven Mayanja, Godfrey Kakungulu, Yona Omara, Joshua Bachwa Abwoli, Abbey Munwyevu, Collins, Arop Stanslas, Phillip Dexer Muhumuza, Banur Kintu, Issa Ssempijja, Samuel Ochora Oryem, John Baptist, Opua, Godfrey Nsingwire and Onyango Gilbert.
The inaugural workshop for media covering women football officially got underway on Wednesday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The three day workshop organised under the FIFA/FUFA League development Proragmme is hinged on two key aspects; marketing and communication with 34 participants taking part. The target group is the media officers of Clubs in the FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League and media covering women football in Uganda.
A section of participants attending the workshop.
‘The main target of the workshop is to equip club media officers and journalists who report about women football in Uganda with more skills on the latest trends of the game’ said lead instructor Ahmed Hussein who is the FUFA Communications Director.
The selected topics are; FUFA and its Development Programmes, Communications in football, Laws of the Game, Pre-Match, Match Day and Post Match activities, Marketing in football, Importance and Role of Media Officers, Media relations, Club Identity, Ambassador programme, marketing girls and women’s football, Match Day experience and Introduction to match Organisation.
Journalists and Media Officers undertaking a practical session.
FUFA EXCO member Rogers Byamukama who graced the opening ceremony highlighted that the course helps media practitioners shape the image of women football to the public.
FUFA EXCO Member Rogers Byamukama passing on knowledge to participants during presentation of the Marketing in football.
“Marketing and Communication are key components for every organisation because they help in stakeholders’ engagement. Media is one of FUFA’s key stakeholders as they play a key role in dissemination of news about our activities professionally. Without media, it is difficult to achieve organisational objectives,” said Byamukama.
Rogers Byamukama supervising a marketing session during the first day of the workshop.
Byamukama also noted, “The vision of FUFA is to be the number one footballing Nation in Africa both on and off the pitch and that basically means we have to keep innovating and keep doing the right things. You should expect more as this is one of the many initiatives we are going to have in women football.”
Participants sharing notes about women football in UgandaParticipants share a light moment.
The first session of the workshop was conducted by FUFA Executive Secretary of Football Development, Ronnie Kalema who highlighted about FUFA and its Development programmes. The session helped the participants to get a clear understanding of Association Football.
FUFA EXCO Member Ronnie Kalema lectured the participants on the FUFA and its Development programmes that also covers Association football.FUFA EXCO Member Ronnie Kalema during a practical session on pitch about Laws of the Game.
The morning session also had Communication in football presented by FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein. It covered components of objectives of communications, role of a media officer, initiating media coverage and supplying information on demand by the media.
FUFA Communications Director, Ahmed Hussein is the lead instructor of the course in the areas of Marketing and Communications.Ahmed Hussein putting a message across to the partcipapnts.Radio Presenter Joshua Falcon Bachwa from Fort Portal
Laws of the Game and Marketing in football were also part of the opening day activities. Kalema who is a former FIFA referee took the media through the opening seven laws of the game he believes will help the participants.
Group photo after participants had completed the practical session of the Laws of the Game.practical session: Omara Yona is a journalist from Lira during the post match interviews Group discussion: Margaret Nabonna taking the lead on listing the products that can be sold by a club.
The laws of the game presented practically were field of play, ball, players, players’ equipment, Referee, other match officials and duration of the game.
Kawempe Muslim LFC Media Officer Faridah Tomusange Nassejje attending the course.Practical session: Participants walk onto the pitch for a game on day one of the workshop.Night life: The participants in a group photo at the end of the game.A photo taken of some of the key areas covered and presented by participants. L-R Aminah Babirye-official National Women team’s stadium announcer, Gladys Zawedde-Buganda Region FA Media Officer and Kansiime Jazira of Bunyaruguru Girls FC
Uganda Martyrs High School LFC 1-1 She Corporate FC
Lady Doves 2-0 Kawempe Muslim LF
Makerere University 0-1 Kampala Queens
Olila High School 2-1 Rines SS
UCU Lady Cardinals 4-0 Asubo Gafford Ladies
UCU Lady Cardinals registered a convincing home win in their second game of the season, beating Asubo Gafford Ladies on Sunday.
The University side wiped the floor, winning 4-0 against the hapless new comers who have now shipped in 14 goals in just three games.
Ashiat Nalugwa bagged a brace while Sandra Kisakye and Moreen Kinavudori added a goal apiece in the one sided affair.
Lucky Kobusinge failed to convert from the spot in what would be Gafford’s consolation.
Victory takes UCU Lady Cardinals to third place with six points from two games while Asubo Gafford Ladies remained rooted at the base of the log with no point.
Elsewhere, Kampala Queens grinded past Makerere University to return to the top of the table.
Hasifah Nassuna’s well taken penalty in the 17th minute on her debut guided her new team to victory.
Hasifah Nassuna takes on Josephine Ndagire.
Makerere University ended the game with a player less following the dismissal of captain Josephine Ndagire in the 80th minute.
Olila High School came from a goal down to win 2-1 at home against Rines SS.
Olila High School players celebrating one of their goals (File Photo)
Amina Nababi had given the visitors the lead in the 69th minute but Biira Nadunga struck from the spot before Cecilia Apiding got a stoppage time winner.
Kawempe Muslim suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Lady Doves in their first game of the season.
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Dorcus Kwikiriza and Resty Kobusobozi scored the goals for the Masindi based side.
The first game of the weekend between Uganda Martyrs High School and She Corporate ended in a one all draw.
Jackie Nakasi fired the Sharks into the lead before Latifah Nakasi found the equalizer for the school side.
In a bid to promote Women Football in the country, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) through its Football Development Department (Women Football Division is organising a FUFA Marketing & Communications Course for media Officers of the FUFA Women Super League (FWSL) Clubs, FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL) Clubs, and Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA).
The three (3) day residential course is scheduled for Monday 3rd-5th October 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru-Buikwe.
The course is aimed at equipping Women Football media officers and reporters with current trends and practices of marketing and communication to ensure increased visibility, awareness and development of the game starting at Club level.
The Communication has been sent to all FWSL and FWEL clubs. Nomination of names/participants (media officer attaché to the club) for the mentioned course should be sent to the FUFA Women Football Development Officer, Namusisi Joan on Email jnamusisi@fufauganda.com or namusisi74@gmail.com. Tel: +256758081874
The deadline for submission of participants is Thursday, 29th September 2022.
Kampala Queens needed to come from a goal down to overcome reigning Champions She Corporate on Sunday.
In the FUFA Women Super League game watched by a mammoth crowd at the MUBS Arena, the display on the pitch lived up to the billing.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim who also doubles as Kampala Queens patron and FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyongi graced the game as well amidst the afternoon rains.
FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim watching on.
Either side had moments to take an early lead especially for the visitors who really came close in the opening stanza through Margaret Kunihira and Zaina Nandede.
Margret Namirimu and Resty Nanziri vie for the ball.
However, the forwards for both Kampala Queens and She Corporate failed to get the much needed calmness in front of goal.
A few minutes after the break, Margret Kunihira thought she had given the visitors the lead but her headed effort was ruled out for an infringement on the goalkeeper.
Shamirah Mutibwa closes down Phiona Nabbumba.
It was Favour Nambatya who broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when her effort deflected off Patrica Apolot to beat goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro.
The celebrations for She Corporate lasted for just a minute with the home side finding the equalizer through Resty Nanziri.
Resty Nanziri celebrates after scoring.
Nanziri was involved in the build up to the second goal as well when she went through, only to be brought down by goalkeeper Daphne Nyayenga.
Shamirah Nalugya took the resultant penalty to fire Kampala Queens into the lead and eventually to victory.
Shamirah Nalugya celebrates
The win means Kampala Queens finish Matchday two on six points same as Uganda Martyrs who defeated Asubo Gafford Ladies in a 5-3 thriller on Saturday.
Latifa Nakasi struck twice while Brenda Munyana, Kevin NNakacwa and an own goal guided Uganda Martyrs to their second win in as many games.
Miriam Nakayiwa (brace) and Nakilyowa got the goals for Asubo Gafford Ladies FC.
Makerere University got their first win of the season after defeating Lady Doves in Masindi thanks to Daphine Nalubowa’s lone goal.
UCU Lady Cardinals began the season on a perfect note, overcoming Rines SS in Wakiso. Asiat Nalunga and Jauharah Nabbagala got a goal apiece in the 2-0 win for the University side.
Asubo Gafford Ladies FC vs Uganda Martyrs LFC – Kampala Quality Playground
Rines SS vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso
Lady Doves FC vs Makerere University FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
Sunday, 25th September 2022
She Corporate FC vs Kampala Queens – MUBS Arena, Nakawa (Live on FUFA TV)
All games kickoff at 10:00AM
There is evident anticipation towards this weekend’s fixtures of the FUFA Women Super League with the game between She Corporate FC and Kampala Queens standing out.
The aforementioned teams are the outright favorites for this season’s league title and they face off much early in the season compared to last season when met in the final games of the first and second round.
Phoebe Banura of She Corporate FC in action against Makerere University.Kampala Queens celebrate one of their goals against Asubo Gafford Ladies FC.
Ahead of Sunday’s game in Nakawa, coaches and players from either side had an interaction with the media on Friday in a joint press conference organised by FUFA.
She Corporate FC gaffer Hassan Issa stated his troops are ready to face Kampala Queens and hoping for maximum points.
She Corporate FC Head Coach Hassan Issa (Middle) speaking to the media.
“We come into Sunday’s game ready to compete and secure our first win of the season. We could not earn maximum points in the game against Makerere University but we have worked on the mistakes made in the last days and all we need on Sunday is three points,” He said.
Asked whether there is pressure on She Corporate given they are defending Champions.
“The target is to retain our crown and that definitely comes with pressure because the rest of the nine teams are looking at us but we know how to handle that and our focus is to take a game at a time.” Issa added.
Kampala Queens on the other hand had assistant coach Alimiah Kato who is unfazed by the tag name ‘Money Bags’ given their massive transfer recruitment and indicates the target is to do well in every game.
Alimiah Kato addressing members of the fourth estate
“We did recruitment in areas we felt needed bolstering. We don’t look at ourselves as money bags but rather a team with good players that are capable of delivering our target of winning the League this season.”
About facing She Corporate FC this weekend, Kato said they will aim to secure maximum points on the road.
“We respect them (She Corporate) because they are the reigning Champions but we don’t fear them. We shall go all out on Sunday to fight for the three points.” He indicated.
Kampala Queens began the season on a high, winning 5-0 against new comers Asubo Gafford Ladies FC.
Sumaya Komuntale opened the scores against Asubo Gafford Ladies FC.
With the addition of defender Jamila Nabulime and forward Hasifah Nassuna, Kampala Queens even look more stronger on paper.
However, the coach was coy on whether Nassuna will make her debut over the weekend.
Zaina Namuleme, the Kampala Queens skipper believes the result from the previous game gives them confidence going into Sunday’s game.
Zaina Namuleme, Kampala Queens captain.
“We lost the League last season on the final day and therefore, we don’t want to falter at the very beginning. All we want is to pick enough points at the start and winning our first game with a big margin gives us confidence ahead of the next games.”
Last season’s MVP, Phiona Nabbumba who played an integral role for She Corporate to win the League maintains the false start at Makerere University is not a concern ahead of the fixture against Kampala Queens.
She Corporate FC midfielder Phiona Nabbumba.
“We failed to pick maximum points off Makerere University in our first game because of a number of factors including the unplayable ground but we are not here to make excuses. That is behind us, the coaches have tried to make improvements and all we want on Sunday is to win.” She said.
Zaina Namuleme and Phiona Nabbumba shake hands after the press conference.
She Corporate FC are unbeaten against Kampala Queens in the last four League games, winning two while the other two (both from last season) ending in draws.
In the other games to be played this weekend, wounded Rines SS who lost 2-0 to Uganda Martyrs host UCU Lady Cardinals FC. The University side will be playing their first game this season having sat out last weekend.
Makerere University FC make a long trip to Masindi to face Lady Doves FC who lost to Olila High School while Uganda Martyrs visit new comers Asubo Gafford Ladies.
Kampala Queens made their intentions of winning this season’s FUFA Women Super League title clear following a convincing win over Asubo Gafford Ladies on Sunday.
In their opening game of the season, the Queens of Soccer won 5-0 against the new comers at IUIU Ground, Kabojja.
Kampala Queens celebrate one of their goals.
New signing Sumaya Komuntale opened the scoring for Kampala Queens with a well taken free kick.
Sumaya Komuntale in action.
The other goals came from Shamirah Nalugya, Resty Nanziri, Lillian Mutuuzo and Margaret Kunihira.
Kampala Queens took early lead of the log ahead of their next game against defending Champions She Corporate this weekend.
She Corporate who played a day before were held to a one all draw by Makerere University.
In the other games played on matchday one, Olila High School edged Lady Doves courtesy of an own goal while Uganda Martyrs were 2-0 winners over Rines SS thanks to goals from Kevin Nakacwa and Brenda Munyana.
Action continues over the weekend with four fixfures, the biggest game involving She Corporate and Kampala Queens.
Rines SS will host UCU Lady Cardinals, Makerere University will travel to Masindi to face Lady Doves while Asubo Gafford Ladies host Uganda Martyrs High School.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday One Saturday, 17th September 2022 Makerere University 1-1 She Corporate
FUFA Women Super League new comers Makerere University fought hard to earn a point off defending Champions She Corporate as the 2022/23 season got underway on Saturday.
In the game played at a boggy pitch following a heavy afternoon downpour in Kampala, She MAK as popularly known made it hard for the visitors to find the outlet.
Players shake hands after the final whistle on a muddy pitch.
With the pitch playing to their advantage, grew in confidence every passing minute even when She Corporate proved the better side in chances created.
A section of the fans that watched the game.
New signing Spencer Nakacwa scored the first goal of the season at the stroke of halftime to give the Nakawa based side the lead heading into the break.
Makerere’s Josephine Ndagire vies for the ball with Winnie Nabbale of She Corporate.
The home side however levelled matters just six minutes into the second stanza.
Daphine Nalubowa who was making her debut with the University side capitalized on a rebound to fire home.
Daphine Nalubowa (3rd from left) scored the equalizer for Makerere University.
The hosts should have taken the lead in the 75th minute when Margaret Namirimu held the ball in the area and a penalty was awarded but goalkeeper Fatuma Matovu was well stationed to save Sharon Namatovu’s attempt from 12 yards.
On the other hand, Phiona Nabbuma came close to scoring but her effort kissed the upright while substitute Jackie Nakasi failed to put the ball beyond the goalkeeper when she went through on goal.
Phoebe Banura shields the ball away from Winnie Babirye.
Action continues on Sunday with three games. Kampala Queens host Asubo Gafford Ladies in Kabojja, Rines SS and Lady Doves are away to Uganda Martyrs High School and Olila High School respectively.
Makerere Main Pitch Kickoff: 4PM Live on FUFA TV and 102.1 FUFA fm
The 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League season will officially get underway on Saturday with reigning Champions She Corporate FC facing new comers Makerere University WFC.
The crunch tie between two sides affiliated to sister institutions of learning will be played at the Makerere Main Pitch.
In an unprecedented occasion, the two coaches and captains from both She Corporate and Makerere briefed the media on Friday in a joint press conference held at FUFA Complex, Mengo.
Coach Issa Hassan of She Corporate indicated his charges are ready for the new campaign and the ultimate target will be retain the league title.
L-R: Isma Mivule, Coach Issa Hassan and SHE MAK Captain Yudaya Nakayenze.
“We are ready for the new season and my players are extremely prepared for the task ahead. I believe we are in the best shape and our target is get the new season on a high, starting with the game against Makerere on Saturday,” he said.
Coaches Issa Hassan (L) and Fred Ndawula share a light moment.
Hassan indicated that their expedition in the recently concluded CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifiers gave them good preparation ahead of the new season.
“We are fresh from the CAF Champions League Qualifiers and I believe my players are ahead in terms of fitness and we want to ride on that advantage in the opening games.” He added.
His counterpart, Fred Ndawula is aware of the challenges the League poses but he is confident his troops will perform well.
Coach Fred Ndawula of Makerere University.
“We gave just returned to the top division but I have trust in my players to do well starting this Saturday against She Corporate. The top league is tough but we want to do well and our target is to finish in the top five.” He indicated.
Makerere were outstanding in the FUFA Women Elite League last season and dispatched Asubo Gafford Ladies 6-0 to lift the title.
She MAK skipper Yudaya Nalubega is unfazed by the fact that She Corporate are the reigning Champions and states they are ready to tame them come Saturday.
She Makerere captain Yudaya Nalubega.
“We respect the fact that they are the defending Champions but that does not give them outright advantage. We are confident and ready to face them.” She said.
Naome Nagadya who captained She Corporate to triumph last season indicated the team still has its ultimate target set at winning the title.
Naome Nagadya
The other matchday one games will be played on Sunday with Kampala Queens facing Asubo Gafford Ladies, Olila High School take on Lady Doves will Rines SS visit Uganda Martyrs.
Governance is a key pillar in the management of football and FUFA has put a lot of emphasis in this area. It is upon this back ground that the FUFA Executive Committee convenes quarterly to deliberate on football matters and come up with policies for implementation. The 27th FUFA Exco meeting was held on Wednesday 31st August 2022 at FUFA House, Mengo.
The key decisions are;
Governance & Administration
Rewards and Sanctions Committee
The FUFA Executive Committee approved establishment of the Rewards and Sanctions Committee. The committee will primarily be responsible for handling disciplinary matters as well as recognition and reward for good performance at the FUFA Secretariat.
The Adhoc Committee has;
Sam Mpiima- Chairman
Dr. Azah Taib-Member
Kibazo Peter- Member
Julian Namuganga-Member
Sheba Ampaire- Member
FUFA Centenary Celebrations
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the establishment of the FUFA @100 years Committee. The committee will be responsible for organising events and activities to mark the upcoming Centenary of FUFA in 2024.
The Committee has;
Rogers Byamukama-Chairman
Rogers Mulindwa- Member
Sabiiti Muwanga-Member
Ahmed Hussein-Member
Eric Kifampa-Member
Players Status Regulations
The FUFA Executive Committee approved proposals from the Rules Review Commission (RRC) for amendments to Regulations on status and transfer of players. The approved proposals are;
All football players featuring in FUFA Official Competitions at all levels should be registered on the FUFA Connect System by season 2023/2024. This also takes into account players in FUFA authorised Competitions.
Allow registration of players whose contracts expire during competition period
Youth football player agreements
School-player scholarship agreements for a maximum of three years
Minor players to be registered on FUFA Connect System
Training Compensation fee of UGX 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Shillings) has been set per year for a registered player starting at the age of 12 till 23 years for domestic transfers.
Amateur players will remain regulated to stay at a club for two years for stability and growth of a player.
Football Development
Education Fund
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the creation of the FUFA Education Fund to aid members of the football family in enhancing their knowledge in various fields of the game. The fund will, among others
Support the less privileged individuals
Ease pressure on office of the President
Make education affordable
Establish and grow trust in the football family
Match General Coordinators
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal of FUFA General Coordinators (GCs) to be enlisted as match officials in matches of the Uganda Premier League, FUFA Women Super League, Uganda Cup, The FUFA Drum and FUFA Cup Final matches. The FUFA GC shall put on the FUFA authorised badge at all matches and effectively replaces the Match Commissioner and work with the Referees Assessor, Centre Referee, Reserve Referee (4th Official), and 2 Assistant Referees.
Capacity Building Curriculum
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Education Curriculum which has been developed for courses in Football Administration and Management, Safety and Security, Refereeing, Coaching, Sports Science, Medical and Nutrition.
FUFA Inter District Football Competition
The FUFA Executive Committee approved a proposal to establish a grass roots-based football competition (FUFA Inter District Football Competition).
Competitions, Refereeing and Licensing
Uganda Cup Final
The FUFA Executive Committee approved Northern Region Football Association to host the Final of the Uganda Cup 2022/2023 season. The final will be hosted in Lira at Akii Bua Stadium.
Proline FC’s request to change region
The FUFA Executive Committee approved that Proline FC plays in the Buganda Regional League for 2022/2023 season. Proline FC acquired Nalubaale FC that was started in Buikwe, Buganda region.
However FUFA Exco advised Proline FC to apply for registration in the Kampala Regional League for the 2023/24 season.
Change of Club names
The FUFA Executive Committee approved requests from three clubs to change names. Clubs whose requests were not approved, means they did not meet the requirements at the preliminary stage for change of name.
The successful clubs are;
Kyambura Football to Bunyaruguru Tigers Football Club
Kazinga Lions Football Club to Bunyaruguru United Football Club
Busiro United Football Club to Kiboga United Sports Club
National teams
Beach Soccer National Team- Sand Cranes
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the proposal to reinforce the Technical team of the Uganda National Beach Soccer team-Sand Cranes. The Exco endorsed the appointment of Angelo Schirinzi from Switzerland for the period that will see the Sand Cranes feature at the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship in South Africa and the 2022 AFCON Beach Soccer Finals in Mozambique.
Uganda Women National Senior Team- Crested Cranes
The FUFA Executive Committee declared that the positions of the technical team of Crested Cranes have fallen vacant following the completion of their assignment for which they were appointed that ended with the WAFCON Finals in Morocco. FUFA will declare as and when the application process for the vacant positions starts.
Community Clubs Programme
The FUFA Executive Committee approved the FUFA Community Clubs Programme-a model that will create sustainable and accountable clubs built to last. The FUFA Exco provided potential areas of focus where the programme will be first implemented. Acholi, Tooro and Masaka were earmarked for the kickoff the programme.
The 2022 Ticad Cup for women football teams has officially kicked off at FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday morning.
The tournament consists of six teams including, Pagirinya Young Ladies Sports Club, a football team from Pagirinya Refugee Camp in Adjumani district, Jinja Senior Secondary School, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Rines Secondary School from Wakiso, Taggy High School, Entebbe and King of Kings Secondary School from Fort Portal.
Rines SS forward Eva Naggayi taking on Kawempe Muslim player
Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in partnership with FUFA have organised the two-day tournament that is aimed at promoting gender equality, empowering all girls and women, fostering mutual understanding between refugees and host communities, in addition to raising awareness of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8).
This tournament dubbed ‘Women in Sports: Peaceful Co-existence’ is part of the promotional activities of TICAD8, which takes place every three years since 1993, bringing together African nations, international organizations, private sector, and civil society for the development of Africa.
In the matches played on opening day Kawempe Muslim managed to win Jinja SS 2-1, Taggy HS defeated King of Kings 2-0. Refugee Team Pagirinya lost to King of Kings HS 5-0.
Fukuzawa Hidemoto Japanese Ambassador to Uganda inspecting Refugee Team Pagirinya
The official opening of the tournament was graced by Hon. Fukuzawa Hidemoto Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, Hon. Peter Ogwang Minister of State for Sports, Rev. Can. Dancan Mugumya Commissioner for Physical Education and Sports, FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza among others.
