FUFA Statement issued by Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza on honoring Hasifah Nassuna
Football is about achieving milestones as a team and at individual level. We are privileged to live in an era where women football has been given an opportunity to shine hence producing quality players.
Goals play a key role in bringing fans to the stadiums.
One player who has never disappointed women football in Uganda is Hasifah Nassuna who is about to write history by becoming the first female player to score 100 League goals in the top flight football competitions organised by FUFA.
Nassuna’s journey started with Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football club in 2015 and now plays at UCU Lady Cardinals where she has netted 99 League goals already featuring for the two teams.
The official statistics from FUFA indicate she is one goal away from reaching a Century of goals.
The purpose of this communication is to inform and request all stakeholders that one minute of recognition from the players and fans in the stadium (a standing ovation) will be accorded to Nassuna when she scores her 100th League goal.
The match officials, Team Captains, players and fans are notified of this communication.
Thereafter, the game will resume to completion.
We seek for your understanding on this matter as we plan to celebrate this moment of magic for Hasifah Nassuna and Women football in Uganda.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 13 Results She Maroons FC 0-0 Olila High School WFC UCU Lady Cardinals FC 3-1 FC Tooro Queens Uganda Martyrs WFC 2-2 Kampala Queens FC Lady Doves FC 0-5 She Corporate FC Rines SS WFC 2-1 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
She Corporate’s unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday as the FUFA Women Super League entered matchday 13.
The Sharks who are yet to win a game in the second round were humiliated by Lady Doves FC, losing 5-0 at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
Last season’s top scorer and MVP Fazila Ikwaput orchestrated the damage, scoring a hat trick before Dorcus Kwikiriza and Norah Alupo added a goal each.
The result meant She Corporate FC have not won in the second round, registering two draws and one loss. Lady Doves on the other hand brightened their survival chances, moving to 13 points, three above the drop zone.
She Corporate’s loss played in Kampala Queens’ favour who moved from two goals down to salvage a point against Uganda Martyrs WFC.
Latifa Nakasi and Anita Namata had given Uganda Martyrs a 2-0 lead at the break but Kampala Queens returned recharged after recess and Resty Nanziri netted twice to snatch a point.
The point earned moved Kampala Queens FC on 26 points and on top of the table due to a superior goal difference ahead of second She Corporate FC.
Elsewhere, UCU Lady Cardinals FC returned to winning ways, defeating FC Tooro Queens 3-1 thanks to goals from Hasifa Nassuna (brace) and Mercy Nabulobi.
Mary Kabaculezi scored the consolation for FC Tooro Queens.
In Wakiso, Rines SS WFC completed a rare double over Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, winning 2-1 at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.
Joan Ainembabazi and Eva Naggayi scored for Rines while Kawempe Muslim got their goal from defender Aisha Nantongo.
The opening game of matchday 13 between She Maroons and Olila High School ended goalless.
Team enters residential camp on Saturday, 7th May 2022
CECAFA Women’s Championship at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru– 22nd May -5th June 2022
TotalEnergies Africa Women Cup of Nations – 2nd -23rd July 2022
Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has summoned a provisional squad of 47 players to begin preparations for the forthcoming 2022 CECAFA Women Championship that will serve as a precursor to the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations.
The squad summoned is composed of players featuring both in the domestic League (FUFA Women Super League) and a legion of foreign based players.
From Left – Right: Crested Cranes Media Officer, Stephen Mayamba and Head Coach George Lutalo.
While announcing the squad on Wednesday at FUFA House,Mengo coach Lutalo indicated that the technical team has been following up on the players summoned and believes it is a good squad to perform.
“As the technical team we have made efforts to look at the players at their respective clubs and we are really hopeful that the team summoned will be able to deliver.” He stated.
The gaffer believes having the team play at CECAFA Women’s Championship will be a good opportunity to prepare well for TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations.
Coach George Lutalo stressing a point.
“It is a good chance for us to gauge ourselves and have good preparations for the final tournament. We know this region has very competitive teams that will give us the best challenge.” Lutalo indicated.
The team will enter residential camp on Saturday, 7th May 2022. It should be noted that Uganda will host this year’s CECAFA Women’s Championship in Njeru between 22nd May – 5th June 2022.
Crested Cranes Head coach George Lutalo is optimistic that preparations lined up for his charges will give the team a very good chance during the group stages of the TotalEnergies Women Africa Cup of Nations 2022 in Morocco.
Lutalo made the assessment following last Friday’s draws in Rabat that pitted the Crested Cranes in group A with hosts Morocco, Senegal and Burkina Faso.
‘To be honest it is seemingly a hard group but playable. We shall prepare well but it is important to note that our players have the ability to mount a formidable challenge to make it to the knockout rounds. We are not just going to make numbers but to compete’ Lutalo stated while talking to www.fufa.co.ug
Morocco is set to host this year’s edition following a 4 year break since 2018. The tournament will run from July 2nd to 23rd 2022 as 12 Nations face off in the quest for Continental women football glory.
The players set to embrace a lifetime opportunity
Uganda is the lowest ranked side in the group with Morocco 8th in Africa, Senegal 11th and Burkina Faso 23rd. The Crested sit in a dismal 31st position on the continent and to this, Lutalo says it is an advantage that his team will capitalize on this status to cause upsets.
Crested Cranes starting XI against Ethiopia in 2021 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
‘Looking at the rankings, people would think we are going to be a push over which I promise won’t be the case. It will take the pressure off the players which gives us room to play our game. It is the first time for this group of players to play at this level. I am tuning the team to show the highest levels of desire and competence. We will work our socks off because we have waited for this opportunity for a long time. Now that it is here, we have to make it count. It is a massive opportunity for players and the Nation. We will be showcasing the level of Women football in Uganda.’ added Lutalo, the CAF A Licensed coach.
The Crested Cranes will play Senegal in their opening group fixture on 3rd July before taking on Morocco in the second game two days later.
The final group game will be against Burkina Faso on 8th July.
According to Lutalo each match in the group stages will be treated like a final.
‘The girls must go for the kill to make their case on the continent’ said a relaxed Lutalo.
Lutalo to name squad on Wednesday 4th May 2022, WAFCON preparations to start this week.
Crested Cranes players celebrating a goal in a previous game.
Crested Cranes coach George Lutalo is set to release the initial squad of players who will report to camp on May 7th as the team embarks on preparations for the CECAFA Women Challenge Cup 2022 that will be used as part of the preparations for the Total Energies Women Africa Cup of Nations.
The Squad will be released at a press conference to be held at FUFA House at 10am.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 12 Results She Maroons FC 1-0 Lady Doves FC Uganda Martyrs WFC 2-2 She Corporate FC Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 3-4 Kampala Queens FC UCU Lady Cardinals FC 0-1 Olila High School WFC FC Tooro Queens 1-0 Rines SS WFC
The FUFA Women Super League returned after a two-week break with matchday 12 action spread across the country.
As the League hits the final bend, teams are intensifying their fight to fulfill targets set at the start of the season.
The race for the title took yet another twist after results from the weekend fixtures with She Corporate FC, UCU Lady Cardinals and Uganda Martyrs WFC losing ground while Kampala Queens came out as the biggest winners.
Kampala Queens registered an emphatic win over Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC to move within breathing space of leaders She Corporate FC.
In a thrilling encounter played in Kawempe, Kampala Queens nicked a 4-3 win to avenge for the 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.
Kampala Queens players celebrate one of the goals against Kawempe Muslim
Shamirah Nalugya and Margaret Kunihira came to haunt their former employers, both appearing on the score sheet.
Nalugya netted a brace while Kunihira scored once before skipper Zaina Namuleme added the other. Kawempe’s goals came from Shakira Nyinagahirwa (brace) and Aisha Nantongo.
The result moved Kampala Queens to second place and are now just a point behind She Corporate FC who settled for a draw against Uganda Martyrs WFC.
Kampala Queens starting XI against Kawempe Muslim
She Corporate FC conceded a late penalty in the two all draw against Uganda Martyrs WFC thus losing ground in the title race.
Kevin Nakacwa gave Uganda Martyrs WFC the lead but the visitors made a response through Susan Atim and Phiona Nabbumba. However, the hosts got a penalty in stoppage time and Catherine Nagadya was able to convert.
Action between Uganda Martyrs WFC and She Corporate in the first leg (File Photo)
She Corporate remain top of the log on 26 points, one ahead of Kampala Queens while Uganda Martyrs WFC are third on 23.
Elsewhere, Olila High School stunned UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono, winning 1-0 courtesy of Grace Aluka.
Olila High School defeated UCU Lady Cardinals FC in Mukono.
Aluka leads the scoring charts this season with eight goals and Olila now occupies 5th position with 18 points, same as UCU Lady Cardinals who are a place above because of goal difference.
She Maroons gave their relegation fight a big boost by earning a 1-0 win against Lady Doves in Luzira.
Jackline Nassali scored the lone goal of the game helping her side to register their second win of the season.
Despite winning, She Maroons FC remained second from bottom on 9 points but only two behind 8th placed Lady Doves.
Rines SS WFC who are rock bottom of the table lost to FC Tooro Queens on Sunday at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City.
The solitary goal of the game came from Evelyn Katusiime to help Tooro Queens register their second win of the season and the first at home.
Matchday 13 starts on Monday with She Maroons FC hosting Olila High School in Luzira while the other fixtures will come on Monday.
She Corporate will hope to return to winning ways as they make a long trip to Masindi to face Lady Doves FC. The Sharks have only picked draws from the two games played in the second round.
Kampala Queens visit Uganda Martyrs WFC with the target of keeping within touching distance of leaders She Corporate.
Wounded UCU Lady Cardinals FC will seek to bounce back against FC Tooro Queens at home while Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC will go into the clash against Rines SS WFC seeking for revenge since the latter won the reverse fixture.
Matchday 13 fixtures Monday, 2nd May 2022 She Maroons FC vs Olila High School WFC – Prisons Ground, Luzira| 4PM
Wednesday, 4th May 2022 Lady Doves FC vs She Corporate FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi| 4PM
Uganda Martyrs WFC vs Kampala Queens FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga|4PM
UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Tooro Queens FC – UCU Ground, Mukono|4PM
Rines SS WFC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Wakiso|4PM
FIFA in conjunction with FUFA on Saturday lauched a project dubbed the ‘FIFA-FUFA League Development Project,’ aimed at improving and development of women football leagues in the country.
FIFA Women Football Expert, Violet Jubane and FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim lauched the project at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim (in white) welcomes FIFA Women Football Expert Violet Jubane.
Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Chairperson, Margaret Kubingi and Honorary FUFA Executive Committee Member Chris Kalibbala were also present at the function.
UWFA Chairperson, Margaret Kubingi.
Jubane indicated the project is aimed at improving Women’s Football with FIFA providing support to Member Associations.
“FIFA has a detailed work plan to develop Women’s Football and projects like this one are here fullfil that target, spreading across the Member Associations,” she said.
FIFA Women Football Expert, Violet Jubane stressing a point.
“The FIFA-FUFA League Development Project comes with direct support towards the Women Football Clubs including financial assistance, equipment and capacity building.” She revealed.
Each of the 16 teams in the FUFA Women Super League received 20 jerseys, stockings and balls. The 16 teams playing in the FUFA Women Elite League will also receive later.
UCU Lady Cardinals FC CEO, Sam Lukaile receiving equipment from FIFA.
FUFA President lauded FIFA for the intervention and indicated the Federation is committed towards increasing the number of women involved in football either in administration or playing.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim making his speech at the function.
“As FUFA we are happy to receive this project from FIFA. When the chance to ask for it came, we did not hesitate. This project is directly in line with our vision of becoming the number one footballing nation in Africa on and off the pitch,” he started.
FUFA President, Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim.
“In 2013, we decided to withdraw from international competitions and start afresh by creating a regular League. This would help us increase the number of girls playing and eventually form a formidable national team. FUFA is proud that the Crested Cranes will play at this year’s Africa Women Cup of Nations in Morocco.”
FUFA President indicated that the target, going forward is to help teams become self reliant.
“FUFA’s target is to help teams become professional. This can be achieved through improving areas like governance, being business oriented and looking at the sporting aspect.” The President added.
Clubs officials receiving their equipment.
The President also confirmed that FUFA will ask for another project from FIFA dubbed Women Football Campaigns that will be attached to the Odilo Primary Schools Championship.
The day’s events were climaxed by a FUFA Women Super League game between UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Olila High School WFC.
Action between UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Olila High School WFC.
Uganda Senior Women’s National Team (Crested Cranes) have confirmed their opponents for the 2022 TotalEnergies Africa Women Cup of Nations.
The draws conducted on Friday in Rabat pitted Uganda against hosts Morocco and debutants Senegal and Burkina Faso.
The complete tournament schedule was determined on Friday evening after the draw in Rabat.
Moroccan Nawal El Moutawakel and Cameroonian Ajara Njoya participated in the ceremony and assisted CAF Competitions Director Samson Adamu with the draw.
Uganda pooled in Group A will start her campaign against Burkina Faso on 3rd July 2022.
The next game will come two days later against hosts Morocco before ending the group stage with an encounter against Senegal on 8th July 2022.
This is the second time that Uganda is featuring at the finals of the coveted continental showpiece having made their maiden appearance in 2000.
To qualify for this year’s edition, Crested Cranes eliminated Ethiopia at the first round before earning a walkover against Kenya who withdrew from the Qualifiers.
The tournament in Morocco will be played between 2nd -23rd July with the semifinalists qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Groups GROUP A: Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 12 Friday, 29th April 2022
She Maroons FC vs Lady Doves FC – Prisons Ground, Luzira|4PM
Uganda Martyrs WFC vs She Corporate FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium,Lubaga|4PM
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Kampala Queens FC – Kawempe Muslim Playground|4PM
Saturday, 30th April 2022 UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Olila High School WFC – UCU Ground,Mukono|3PM
Sunday, 1st May 2022 FC Tooro Queens vs Rines SS WFC – Buhinga Stadium,Fort Portal|3PM
The FUFA Women Super League returns after a fortnight following the successful climax of the USSSA Games in Gulu City.
It should be noted that the FUFA Competitions Department allowed a break to give student- players chance to feature for their respective schools.
The biggest game as the League returns will be a top of the table clash between Uganda Martyrs WFC and She Corporate FC at St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga on Friday.
Action between Uganda Martyrs WFC and She Corporate FC in the first leg
She Corporate make a short trip to Lubaga top of the log on 25 points and will seek to maintain their grip on pole position.
However, their slump against Rines SS prior to the break where they were held to a one all draw at home might have pointed to challenges especially ineffectiveness infront of goal.
They equally meet Uganda Martyrs who slipped in their last outing, falling 1-0 on road to Olila High School WFC.
With three points behind She Corporate, the school side will hope to seize this opportunity to go level on points with the runaway leaders and also avenge for the 2-0 loss in the reverse fixture.
Kampala Queens is not far away from the title race and are on level on points with Uganda Martyrs. Their trip to Kawempe Muslim therefore means a lot in their pursuit for glory this season.
Since losing 2-0 to Kawempe Muslim on matchday one, Kampala Queens are unbeaten, winning six games and drawing the other four.
Kawempe Muslim won the reverse fixture against Kampala Queens
Margaret Kunihira a former player at Kawempe Muslim will be meeting her former employers for the first time since leaving. She wasn’t involved in the first leg fixture.
The other game to be played on Friday, bottom placed She Maroons who have just six points will renew their survival fight with a home fixture against Lady Doves FC.
Lady Doves team that started against She Maroons in the first leg.
In the first round, She Maroons FC picked a point off Lady Doves in Masindi. The game ended goalless at Katusabe Stadium.
Action will continue on Saturday with UCU Lady Cardinals hosting Olila High School WFC in a game that will come as the climax of the launch of the FUFA League Development Project.
The project, an initiative by FUFA and presented to FIFA is aimed at developing women league football and other areas of the game in the Country.
The final game of matchday 12 will come on Sunday with Tooro Queens hosting Rines SS WFC at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City.
Halima Nanteza of Rines SS WFC (left) challenges Maggie Kayima for the ball.
The worst enemy for any athlete is Injuries. No player loves the sight of medical staff in the treatment room and let alone the rehabilitation journey. Whereas minor injuries can mean a quick recovery, more serious ones come with concerns and at times career threatening.
One of this season’s accomplished players Naome Nagadya has a testimony to this kind of life. The She Corporate FC midfielder had to take a three year sabbatical due to a persistent knee injury that bothered her for long spells until she sought for treatment.
Naome Nagadya (in red jersey) in action against UCU Lady Cardinals FC.
Not so many players regain their form after recovering from such injuries but Nagadya has been able to defy odds and become one of the key players for her club.
She Corporate FC currently leads the FUFA Women Super League table this season. She could be on a path to help her team lift their first ever league title.
She Corporate players celebrate after scoring a goal. (Credit: Kawowo Sports)
FUFA Media had a one on one chat with the creative midfielder (referred to as NN in the interview) and below is the excerpt.
FUFA Media: You got back to playing football after three years out, first of all how do you feel that you have been able to return?
NN: I am really happy that after almost three years, I was able to get back to playing football again. It is my passion and I felt I could still offer something to the game. I am really enjoying myself again and hoping for even better outings.
Naome Nagadya (right in white) in action against Buikwe She Red Stars players in red.
FUFA Media: What had forced you into retirement at a very young age?
NN: I had a recurring knee injury that kept disturbing me. I was always on and off. It made it so difficult for me to even kick a ball with ease. I could not play well. I could hardly play any football. I took a decision to rest from the game on the advice of medical personnel after getting treatment. The long helped me to recover fully and that is how I was able to return at the start of this season. It was a painful process but I am happy to be back and playing again.
Supr midfielder and leader Naome Nagadya
FUFA Media: What compelled you to return and how easy or hard has it been for you to get back?
NN: I will say the passion for the game. Some people thought I had retired but the love for football compelled me to get back and when I felt my body could still carry on, I kept believing that I would return one day after overcoming my injury concerns.
Naome Nagadya (second from right) was part of the Crested Cranes team that played at CECAFA Women’s Championship in 2016.
FUFA Media: You featured for She Corporate before temporarily quitting and now back on the same team. Did management talk to you or you approached them and how easy was it for you to rejoin?
NN: She Corporate is my home and like the old saying goes, East or West home is the best. I did not look at any other options when I felt like playing again. I talked to the Club management and they were willing to have me back. I was given a warm reception. I appreciate the Club President Richard Kawere and the CEO Mathias Kakulu for welcoming me back to the team.
She Corporate midfielder Naome Nagadya during an interview. She has been able to return from a long injury layoff and play superbly again.
FUFA Media: How were you able to get back to shape and be fit again after a long spell out without playing?
NN: Towards the end of my recovery process, I made personal efforts to train and get in good shape. I would wake up early in the morning to do road work and later hit the gym since I had put on weight. This happened for almost three months and that is how I was able to get my body in perfect condition.
Naome Nagadya (L) shares a light moment with teammates on the National Team in 2016.
FUFA Media: You got back to the team and it is performing well. What have been the push factors for this tremendous performance?
NN: The biggest factor has been hard work. We have really worked hard to reach this level. Everyone on the team from management, technical staff and the players pull strings together to make sure we achieve our target which is winning the title this season. Additionally, teamwork, commitment and discipline have helped us a lot.
Naome Nagadya (extreme right wearing shirt 8) was part of the pioneer She Corporate team.
FUFA Media: On an individual level, you have been excelling and arguably one of the best midfielders this season. What has helped you to settle in easily?
NN: I first of all thank my coaches Hassan Issa, Ronald Ojurong and Ibrahim Kibumba who have been able to get me back to playing well. They know my strength and deploy me in the position I feel comfortable. My teammates too have been helpful. Regardless of who I play alongside in the midfield, we have a good cohesion that has enabled us to overcome our opponents.
Crested Cranes starting XI against Kenya in the friendly game played in Machakos in 2016. Naome Nagadya (shirt 8) was part of the team.
FUFA Media: You were named captain of the team at the start of the season, has this driven you to work harder and have responsibility on your shoulders as a leader?
NN: Yes, it is. Being a captain means you must be exemplary to the rest of the players. You must play at your best to help the team win and indeed it has molded me into a better player.
FUFA Media: If She Corporate FC wins the league this season, would that be satisfying that you have helped the team to their first silverware in FUFA Competitions?
Naome Nagadya (in white jersey) attempts to stop Damalie Matama of Kampala Queens.
NN: Absolutely, because I was part of the team at its inception and we came close to winning the League in 2016 only to lose in the final. We also reached the final of the FUFA Women Super Cup the following year but still lost. I would be glad if we won this year’s League title which will be the first in our history.
Naome Nagadya (second from right of the front row) was part of the Crested Cranes team that played at CECAFA Women’s Championship in 2016 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
FUFA Media: Now that you are back, do you have plans and ambitions of getting back to the National Team with the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations around the corner?
NN: It is one of my targets. I have previously played on the National Team and I believe if I keep working hard and impressing the coaches, I can bounce back. However the coaches have the final say on the kind of squad they need for the National team.
Captain Naome Nagadya (second from right) poses with match officials and Olila captain before kickoff.
Naome Nagadya at a glance Name: Naome Nagadya Nickname: Midfield General Shirt number: 6 Position: Central Midfielder Attributes: Passing and Shooting Date of Birth: 5th, May 1996 Current Club: She Corporate FC Schools Attended: Primary: Family Primary School, Kasubi (2002-2008) Secondary: Masaka SS (2009-2014)
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 11 Saturday Results Kampala Queens FC 1-0 She Maroons FC Rines SS WFC 0-2 Uganda Martyrs WFC Lady Doves FC 1-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC
Kampala Queens FC and Uganda Martyrs WFC won their respective games over the weekend to cut the gap between them and table leaders She Corporate to three points.
With She Corporate out of action this weekend, both Kampala Queens and Uganda Martyrs seized the opportunity to close in and give their title ambitions a shot in the arm.
Kampala Queens edged bottom placed She Maroons, winning 1-0 at IUIU Ground, Kabojja on Saturday.
Winger Zaina Nandede scored the solitary goal to guide the Hamza Lutalo coached side to victory.
Zaina Nandede (middle) celebrates after scoring against She Maroons.
They currently sit third on the log with 19 points, same as Uganda Martyrs who are a place above because of a better goal difference.
Uganda Martyrs defeated Rines SS WFC 2-0 at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso thanks to Elizabeth Nakigozi who bagged a brace.
Elizabeth Nakigozi (blue and white) scored a brace for Uganda Martyrs WFC.
UCU Lady Cardinals lost ground in the chase for the title after playing out a one all draw with Lady Doves at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi.
Spencer Nakacwa had given Lady Doves the lead in the 49th minute but UCU Lady Cardinals found the equalizer through an own goal by Olivia Babirye.
Lady Doves FC.
The University side are now 4th on the table with 18 points while Lady Doves remained in 7th position with 10 points
The League will take a two-week break to allow the Uganda Secondary School Games take place in Gulu City.
FUFA Women Super League Wednesday Results She Corporate FC 1-1 Rines SS WFC Olila High School WFC 1-0 Uganda Martyrs WFC
Thursday Result FC Tooro Queens 0-1 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Matchday 11 of the FUFA Women Super League started with surprises especially for the title chasing teams, failing to secure maximum points.
Table leaders She Corporate FC failed to negotiate past a resilient Rines side in the game played on Wednesday at MUBS Arena, Nakawa.
Phiona Nabbumba (in purple jersey) vies for the ball with Shakira Nalule (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa).
Despite taking the lead through Favor Nambatya who converted from the spot after a foul on Ronah Regina Nantege in the box, the Sharks failed to hold onto the lead allowing Rines SS to fight back.
Second half substitute Yuster Kayesu headed home at the hour mark to help Rines salvage a point and move off the base of the table.
Rines SS WFC players celebrate after scoring (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa)
The Wakiso based outfit is now second from bottom on 7 points, one ahead of She Maroons FC.
She Corporate FC on the other hand kept their unbeaten and remained top of the log with 25 points.
In Soroti, Olila High School WFC defeated Uganda Martyrs WFC to put a halt on their recent incredible run that had seen them win three games on the bounce.
Grace Aluka scored from the spot to guide Olila to victory and take his scoring tally to 7. She currently leads the scoring charts.
Grace Aluka leading the scoring charts with 7 goals.
The result meant Uganda Martyrs dropped from 2nd to 3rd on 19 points same as Kampala Queens who have a better goal difference. Olila on the other side remained 5th with 15 points.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies who had failed to win in their last three outings edged FC Tooro Queens at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City to return to winning ways.
Skipper Aisha Nantongo scored the lone goal of the game to help the Valley Warriors claim their 4th win of the season. They stay put in 6th place on 14 points.
Captains’ Battle: Aisha Nantongo (red) goes past Jolly Kobusinge of Tooro Queens.
FC Tooro Queens on the other hand continue to struggle, having managed just one win from 11 games this season and currently 7th on the table with just 9 points.
Matchday 11 action will continue on Saturday with three games on card. Wounded Uganda Martyrs WFC visit Rines SS WFC, Lady Doves will be at home to UCU Lady Cardinals in a repeat of last season’s final while bottom placed She Maroons make a trip to Kabojja to face Kampala Queens.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 11 Wednesday 13th April 2022
Olila High School WFC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC- Soroti Stadium|4PM
She Corporate FC vs Rines SS WFC- MUBS Arena, Nakawa|4PM
Thursday 14th April 2022
FC Tooro Queens FC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC- Buhinga Stadium|4PM
The title race continues to get interesting with all the four teams in contention not relenting on their efforts to get the coveted prize at the end of the season.
Table leaders She Corporate and the chasing group consisting of Uganda Martyrs WFC, Kampala Queens FC and UCU Lady Cardinals FC treat every next game as a final with no intention to drop points.
As matchday 11 gets underway this Wednesday, both She Corporate and Uganda Martyrs will be looking at collecting maximum points.
The Sharks will be at home to Rines SS WFC while Uganda Martyrs make a daunting trip to Soroti to face tricky Olila High School WFC.
She Corporate earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over Kawempe Muslim over the weekend to start the second round on a high and maintain their unbeaten run.
She Corporate defeated Kawempe Muslim over the weekend.
The Nakawa based outfit has won 7 games and drawn the other three. With 24 points garnered, they are five adrift of second placed Uganda Martyrs but the latter have a game in hand.
One of the three draws for She Corporate came away to Rines SS WFC in the first leg, a game where they created numerous scoring opportunities but failed to put them away.
Therefore, the target on Wednesday will be to avoid a similar occurrence against Rines who are bottom of the table with just 6 points.
The other game on Wednesday will see on form Uganda Martyrs face Olila High School. The Kiddawalime Girls have won their last three games, defeating Kawempe Muslim, UCU Lady Cardinals and Lady Doves FC.
Uganda Martyrs WFC
With goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro getting clearance to feature for the School side, her long awaited debut could come against Olila.
Olila on the other hand will hope leading goal scorer Grace Aluka with six goals continues with her brilliant run.
Grace Aluka of Olila High School WFC has six goals this season.
She scored in the reverse fixture but Uganda Martyrs rallied back to win 2-1.
On Thursday, struggling Kawempe Muslim Ladies who recently lost to She Corporate will be seeking for redemption on road to Tooro Queens at Buhinga Stadium.
Uganda’s top two women leagues are set to benefit from the latest FIFA supported programme dubbed the ‘FUFA League Development Project.’
The project-an initiative by FUFA and presented to FIFA is aimed at developing women league football and other areas of the game in the Country.
FUFA looked at the many women football support programmes FIFA had and selected the one designed for League Development.
FUFA has already benefitted from another programme-the Club Licensing workshop for women football clubs in the FUFA Women Super League and Women Elite League. It was held last year at Jevine Hotel, in Lubaga.
The two year League Development project will be launched in Uganda on 30th April 2022 in Mukono.
FIFA women football experts Zimbabwean Violet Jubane and Thuba Sibanda will attend the launch to climax with a FUFA Women Super League match between UCU Lady Cardinals and Olila High School at the Uganda Christian University Grounds in Mukono.
Women’s football will benefit from the League Development Project to be launched on 30th April 2022.
The FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football Decolas Kiiza is delighted about the latest development.
‘FUFA initiated the programme after looking at the various support programmes FIFA had. The support from FIFA is always geared towards women football development. It is such support that has helped women football grow in leaps and bounds in the country. The success story of women football in Uganda is heavily attributed to the deliberate programmes designed by both FIFA and FUFA for the girl child. We hope to benefit from yet another programme’ said Kiiza.
Decolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO in charge of Football
During the launch, FIFA will hand over the package officially to FUFA which will be received on the same day by the clubs.
The Project will also target key areas aimed at improving women football in capacity building courses and technical expertise.
The two leagues- FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League will be considered for this project’ noted Kiiza.
The FUFA Women Football Development Officer Joan Namusisi will be the Project coordinator.
Joan Namusisi-FUFA Women Football Development Officer
The Objectives of the project
To increase the number of girls and women playing football.
To improve the quality and quantity of human resources involved in football.
To increase the visibility and profile of women football.
To extend equipment support to clubs in the leagues.
FIFA Women football Support to FUFA since 2013
FIFA Com-Unity Women Football in 2014-resolutions from this seminar led to the birth of various football activities including the start of the top flight women’s league
Live Your Goals aimed at giving the girl child a chance to play football between the age of 6-16 years
Football Equipment support- football boots, shin guards, jerseys, balls, nets
Football Courses in refereeing, administration, coaching, Club Licensing
FIFA Covid Relief fund to Women football clubs and Member Associations in Uganda
In 2014, the FIFA Live Your Goals Proramme was launched to help young girls play football
Acholi Queens FC 0-1 Wakiso HIlls WFC Kataka She FC 3-0 Dynamic JJeza WFC King of Kings SS 0-1 Isra Soccer Academy Ajax Queens FC 2-4 Asubo Gafford Ladies FC Bunyaruguru Girls 1-0 Luweero Giant Queens EHCOS SS WFC 0-2 Makerere University
Monday 11th April 2022 Lango Queens FC vs Wakiso Hills FC -4:00PM Akiibua stadium
Asubo Gafford Ladies and Makerere University ended the first round on a high, after earning wins on the road.
The aforementioned teams continue to make their intentions of getting promoted to FUFA Women Super League clear given their brilliant run so far.
In Victoria Group, Asubo Gafford Ladies remain unbeaten after five games of the first round and occupy top spot with 11 points, one better than second placed Isra Soccer Academy.
Gafford Ladies on Sunday registered a 4-2 win on the road against bottom placed Ajax Queens in Bulenga. Lucky Kobusingye and Madina Nakaayi scored a brace each to guide the team to victory.
In the same group, Isra Soccer Academy nicked a hard fought 1-0 win over King of Kings SS WFC in Fort Portal City.
Sumaya Nabbuto scored the solitary strike that guided Isra Soccer Academy to victory thus keeping within touching distance of the leaders.
Bunyaruguru Girls also earned victory at home to Luweero Giant Queens thanks to Shivani Ashaba Nyangoma’s lone goal.
In Elizabeth group, Makerere University maintained their grip at the top with a sounding 2-0 win away at EHCOS SS WFC.
Leading top scorer Sharon Namatovu scored one of the goals to take her tally to six this season. The other goal came from her elder sister and defender Stella Namisango.
Makerere University leads the group with 13 points, four ahead of Wakiso Hills WFC who end the first round on Monday (today) against Lango Queens at Akiibua Stadium.
Wakiso Hills WFC won over the weekend, edging Acholi Queens in Kitgum, thanks to Faith Namuddu’s goal.
The other game in Elizabeth group saw Kataka She FC win 3-0 at home against Dynamic Jjeza WFC with Desire Natooro, Esther Namataka and Sharifa Tamisi scored a goal each.
It should be noted that the leading team from each group at the end of the second round wins promotion to FUFA Women Super League.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 10 Saturday, 9th April 2022 She Maroons FC 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC Uganda Martyrs WFC 3-2 Lady Doves FC
Sunday, 10th April 2022 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-2 She Corporate FC Kampala Queens FC 1-0 FC Tooro Queens
The title race is now literally between four teams as the second round of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League season got underway over the weekend.
Table leaders She Corporate FC maintained their grip at the top while the chasing pack of Uganda Martyrs WFC, Kampala Queens FC and UCU Lady Cardinals FC kept within touching distance.
She Corporate continued to show their ambitions with yet another sounding victory over Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC on Sunday.
Noeline Namiiro of She Corporate (in white) vies for the ball with Kawempe’s Samalie Nakacwa.
The Sharks secured a 2-0 win courtesy of second half goals from Favor Nambatya and skipper Naome Nagadya to keep the five point lead intact. They have 24 points from 10 games and remain the only unbeaten team in the League.
Battle: Aminah Nakato attemtps to tame Kawempe’s Allen Nassazi.
Kawempe woes continued to manifest in the loss to She Corporate and the Valley Warriors are now 6th on the log with a meager 11 points from 10 games.
Uganda Martyrs WFC kept their scintillating run going, picking an emphatic win in the five goal thriller against Lady Doves.
Action between Uganda Martyrs WFC and Lady Doves FC.
Whereas Fazila Ikwaput was able to score a brace for the Masindi based outfit, Elizabeth Nakigozi came to haunt her former employers scoring twice before Catherine Nagadya found the match winner.
Catherine Nagadya (in blue and white) scored the winner for Uganda Martyrs WFC.
The Kiddawalime Girls are now second on the log with 19 points with their next fixture coming away to Olila High School WFC on Wednesday.
UCU Lady Cardinals eventually returned to winning ways, nicking a hard fought win over relegation candidates She Maroons FC.
Sandra Kisakye of UCU Lady Cardinals attempts to go past a She Maroons defender.
Captain Hasifah Nassuna scored the lone goal of the game taking her tally to six this season. She now has 97 goals since the inception of Women’s Football League in 2015.
Hasifah Nassuna (shirt 10) scored for UCU Lady Cardinals against She Maroons FC.
Elsewhere, Kampala Queens FC were 1-0 winners over FC Tooro Queens. This was the first time they managed to win at home this season.
Shamirah Nalugya(left) celebrates with captain Zaina Namuleme
Shamirah Nalugya’s first half free kick was enough to guide Hamza Lutalo’s charges to victory and take them to third place on 19 points same as Uganda Martyrs WFC who have played a game less.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 10 Saturday, 9th April 2022 She Maroons FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – Prisons Ground, Luzira Uganda Martyrs WFC vs Lady Doves FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga
Sunday, 10th April 2022 Kampala Queens FC vs FC Tooro Queens FC – IUIU Ground, Kabojja Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs She Corporate FC – Kawempe Muslim SS Ground
All games kickoff at 3PM
She Corporate FC were brilliant throughout the first round of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League garnering 21 points out of the possible 27. The Sharks ended unbeaten in nine games.
As they start the second round this weekend away to Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, the Nakawa based side would want to carry-on with the same momentum.
She Corporate defender Swabra Nkomba (left) vies for the ball with Resty Nanziri.
Against Kawempe Muslim, they face a team that has struggled to find consistence in the first round and the Valley Warriors are yet to win at home this season.
However, Kawempe Muslim is a potential banana skin and can easily defeat any team in the League on good day. Therefore, She Corporate will go into Sunday’s clash with caution.
The Sharks won the reverse fixture 2-0 in. Nakawa and victory on Sunday will take them to 24 points.
On the same day, Kampala Queens who are one of the chasing pack in the title race have a home encounter against FC Tooro Queens.
Kampala Queens just like Kawempe Muslim are yet to win at home losing once and drawing the other three games played at IUIU Grounds, Kabojja.
Margaret Kunihira of Kampala Queens celebrates her goal against Uganda Martyrs WFC.
With 16 points from the first round, the team under the stewardship of coach Hamza Lutalo will hope to start the second round on a perfect note to keep leaders She Corporate in check.
Uganda Martyrs WFC who have won the previous two games against UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies have a chance to narrow the gap at the top to within two because they face Lady Doves on Saturday in Lubaga.
Action between Uganda Martyrs WFC and UCU Lady Cardinals
The School side seem like a galvanized machine at least from their previous two outings and the target heading into Saturday’s game is to keep the same momentum.
Elsewhere, UCU Lady Cardinals who have been on a downward spiral will seek redemption as they face the Prison Sentries on Saturday in Luzira.
Hasifa Nassuna scored in the reverse fixture against She Maroons FC.
The University side have managed just one win in their last five games and have since dropped to fourth place, noe eight points behind runaway leaders She Corporate.
FUFA Women Super League Rines SS 1-2 Olila High School WFC Uganda Martyrs WFC 3-1 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Uganda Martyrs WFC were ruthless on Wednesday as they outwitted nemesis Kawempe Muslim Ladies in Lubaga.
In the game played at St. Gerald’s Stadium, Lubaga, Uganda Martyrs WFC secured a 3-1 win to edge closer to leaders She Corporate on the table.
Captains Esther Naluyimba and Aisha Nantongo exchange souvenirs.
Anita Namata netted a brace while substitute Latifa Nakasi added the other to guide the Kiddawalime Girls to victory.
The visitors got their consolation goal through Hadijah Nandago midway through the first half.
Uganda Martyrs who now have a game in hand, are second on the log with 16 points and five points behind leaders She Corporate FC.
Kawempe Muslim dropped further on the table, currently sixth with 11 points from nine games.
Rebecca Nandhego(in blue) closes in on Hadija Nandago of Kawempe Muslim.
In the earlier game played on Tuesday, Olila High School WFC fought hard to earn a 2-1 against bottom placed Rines SS WFC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.
Leading top scorer Grace Aluka got her sixth goal of the campaign from a well curled free kick while the other goal for Olila was an own goal by Joan Ainembabazi.
The consolation goal for Rines SS WFC was scored by left footed winger Amina Nababi.
Action will resume over the weekend with four fixtures spread across the country. Kawempe Muslim will host She Corporate, Maroons will face Uganda Martyrs while Kampala Queens will be at home to home to Tooro Queens.
FUFA continues to join the rest of the country in mourning the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah who passed away on Sunday 20th March 2022 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The Rt. Honorable Speaker Oulanyah was a football loving person.
He was a goalkeeper of the Parliamentary football team, served as Patron of the Acholi Province Drum Team and was the Chief Guest at the 2021 Airtel FUFA Awards in Munyonyo-Speke Resort when he unconditionally pledged his support to football in the Country.
The beautiful game will remember and miss him always.
FUFA would like to inform all football clubs across Uganda to observe a minute of silence before kickoff of all FUFA match competitions (Women and Men) between Wednesday 6th and Sunday 10th April 2022 in memory of the fallen Speaker.
FUFA Communication Director Ahmed Hussein confirmed that all matches at the Districts, through Regions, FUFA Big League, women Competitions, Futsal, Beach Soccer and the Uganda Premier League will observe the minute of silence for the period communicated.
All clubs, referees, players, officials and other football stakeholders are requested to take this communication into action starting today. The players will wear black arm bands.
FUFA continues to convey its heartfelt condolences to the family and the entire football fraternity on the loss of a gallant football supporter.
