Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-0 Olila High School WFC
FC Tooro Queens 1-1 She Maroons FC
She Corporate continued with their impressive performance this season picking a point in the top of the table clash against Kampala Queens.
The Sharks ended the first round of the 2021/22 season unbeaten, winning six and drawing three to maintain their grip at the top of the log.
Shamirah Nalugya (in purple) moves away from Favor Nambatya.
The Nakawa based side needed to come from down twice to snatch a point off Kampala Queens at IUIU Ground, Kabojja.
Resty Nanziri fired Kampala Queens into an early lead in the 4th minute but She Corporate responded six minutes later through a well taken free kick by Phiona Nabbumba.
Zaina Nandede headed home in the 31st minute as the hosts regained their lead but a spirited display in the second half from She Corporate saw captain Naome Nagadya getting the equalizer.
Swabra Nkomba (left) and Resty Nanziri vie for the ball.
The result means She Corporate remain top on 21 points, five above second placed Kampala Queens.
The chasing pack in UCU Lady Cardinals and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC failed to attain maximum points thus losing ground in the title race.
Action between Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Olila High School WFC.
UCU Lady Cardinals conceded a late goal (scored by Catherine Nagadya) against Uganda Martyrs WFC thus remaining third on 13 points.
Elizabeth Nakigozi (in blue and white) vies for the ball with Fiona Atimango.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC on the other hand were held to a goalless draw by Olila High School WFC.
Kawempe Muslim midfielder Shakirah Nyinagahirwa in action against Olila High School WFC.
In the other games played on matchday 9, Lady Doves FC continued with their resurgence, picking a 2-1 win over Rines SS WFC in Wakiso.
Lydia Nyandera and Dorcus Kwikiriza scored a goal each while Joanita Ainembabazi got the consolation for Rines SS WFC.
The win took Lady Doves FC further from the relegation zone.
Tooro Queens were held at home to a one all draw by She Maroons. Ruth Nyakato gave the home side the lead but She Maroons rallied back to get the equalizer through Rachael Nassimbwa.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 9 Friday, 1st April 2022 Rines SS WFC vs Lady Doves – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium| 4PM
Saturday, 2nd April 2022 Kampala Queens FC vs She Corporate FC – IUIU Ground, Kabojja| 3PM
Sunday, 3rd April 2022 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Olila High School WFC – Kawempe| 3PM
FC Tooro Queens vs She Maroons FC – Buhinga Stadium| 3PM
Uganda Martyrs WFC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC – St. Gerald’s Stadium| 3PM
The fixture between Rines SS WFC and Lady Doves FC will get Matchday nine of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League underway on Friday.
Both Rines and Lady Doves come into Friday’s clash at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium seeking to improve given their sloppy start to the season.
Lady Doves who are the reigning Champions have had an indifferent campaign so far and looked a shadow of themselves given the lacklustre performance.
Action between Lady Doves and Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
The Masindi based side have been reduced to fighting for survival with the relegation monster hovering over their heads.
The team can only account for six points from eight games so far and will go into the game against Rines seeking to secure maximum points as the first round concludes.
Rines on the other hand are equally sailing in the same boat with Lady Doves and have also garnered just six points but with a game in hand.
Rines SS drew against UCU Lady Cardinals in their last outing.
The League new comers are currently second from bottom and the ultimate target is to remain in the top tier.
In their previous outing, Rines nearly picked three points off UCU Lady Cardinals in Mukono only to concede a stoppage time equalizer.
Matchday nine action will continue on Saturday with Kampala Queens facing She Corporate in a top of the table clash that will be televised on UBC.
Margaret Kunihira will be a key figure for Kampala Queens against She Corporate.
She Corporate are yet to lose a game this season and currently top of the log on 20 points, five ahead of second placed Kampala Queens.
She Corporate are too of the table and still the only unbeaten team in the League.
Sunday will have three fixtures with Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC hosting Olila High School, FC Tooro Queens taking on She Maroons while Uganda Martyrs WFC will be at home to UCU Lady Cardinals.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday 8 Results She Corporate FC 1-0 FC Tooro Queens Lady Doves FC 0-1 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC She Maroons FC 1-2 Uganda Martyrs WFC Olila High School WFC 0-1 Kampala Queens FC
Monday, 28th March 2022 UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Rines SS WFC – Mukono| 4PM
She Corporate continued to show their intentions of clinching this season’s FUFA Women Super League after registering yet another win. The Sharks who are chasing their maiden league title needed to dig deep to overcome a resilient FC Tooro Queens side on Sunday in Nakawa at MUBS Arena courtesy of Phiona Nabbumba’s goal. The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute when the midfielder tucked the ball beyond onrushing goalkeeper Gloria Namakula.
Victory meant, She Corporate remained top of the log on 20 points with one game to play in the first round. They will face Kampala Queens on Saturday, 2nd April at IUIU, Kabojja in the top of the table clash.
Tooro’s Resty Kobusobozi (L) and Sumaya Komuntale (r) sandwich Naume Nagadya of She Coporate
Kampala Queens themselves earned maximum points off Olila High School WFC at Soroti Stadium on Sunday. Ever reliable Margaret Kunihira was once again to the rescue of the Football Queens scoring the solitary goal of the game which meant they moved back to second place on 15 points.
Smartly dressed in Snow white and black attire, Olila High School need to press the winning buttons again after falling to Kampala Queens FC.
This was the fifth goal for Kunihira at Kampala Queens this season and she is now the joint top scorer alongside Olila’s Grace Aluka.
Magret Kunihira (30) jumps high to celebrate her team’s goal against Olila High School in Soroti. Kampala Queens FC that started against Olila High School in Soroti on Sunday
Kawempe Muslim bounced back to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 away victory over defending champions Lady Doves FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi. Teenage striker Aziiza Amuleni Amoding scored for Kawempe Muslim to help them move to 5th position with 10 points from 6 games.
Lady Doves’ Nyandera Lydia (L) vying for the ball against Kawempe’s skipper Shakirah Nyinagahirwa
In Luzira, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC piled more pressure on off colour She Maroons FC, winning 2-1. The Kiddawalime Girls needed to come from a goal down to nick all three points. She Maroons had taken the lead through skipper Millicent Mwanzi but Uganda Martyrs rallied back through Latifa Nakasi and second half substitute Brenda Munyana.
, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC piled more pressure on off colour She Maroons FC (below)She Maroons FC
Matchday 8 action will come to a climax on Monday with UCU Lady Cardinals hosting bottom placed Rines SS WFC in Mukono. The University side can return to second place if they pick maximum points off visiting Rines SS WFC.
MAIN PHOTO: Nkomba Swaburah of She Corporate (L) batting for the ball with Sumaya Komuntale of Tooro Queens.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Eight Saturday, 26th Match 2022 She Maroons FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC – Luzira Lady Doves FC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – Katusabe Stadium, Masindi
Sunday, 27th March 2022 She Corporate FC vs FC Tooro Queens FC -MUBS Arena Olila High School WFC vs Kampala Queens FC- Soroti Stadium
All games kickoff at 3PM
Monday, 28th March 2022 UCU Lady Cardinals FC vs Rines SS WFC- Mukono Kickoff:4PM
The first round of the 2021/22 FUFA Women Super League enters the closing stages with teams set to play their penultimate games over the weekend.
All the ten teams will be in action from Saturday to Monday with competition stiff both at the top and bottom.
She Corporate FC have been the most impressive so far and currently lead the log on 17 points. The runaway leaders are four points above second placed UCU Lady Cardinals FC.
The Sharks who drew goalless against She Maroons last weekend will hope to bounce to winning ways as they host FC Tooro Queens on Sunday in Nakawa.
The visitors have only won once this season. Their victory came away to Uganda Martyrs WFC but five of their seven games have ended in stalemates and losing the other.
Against She Corporate, the Fort Portal based outfit will have to dig deep inorder to secure maximum points. It should be noted that the former are the only unbeaten side in the League.
On Saturday, Uganda Martyrs WFC who picked a point off Kampala Queens in midweek are once again on the road, this time visiting She Maroons in Luzira
She Maroons have been able to collect four points from their last two games and will hopeto carry the same momentum as they face Uganda Martyrs WFC.
Elsewhere, Olila High School will take on Kampala Queens while wounded Kawempe Muslim will seek solace as they visit Lady Doves FC in Masindi.
The final game of matchday eight will see UCU Lady Cardinals FC hosting Rines SS WFC as the former seek to maintain or narrow the gap on leaders She Corporate FC.
FUFA Women Super League Wednesday Results Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC Kampala Queens FC 1-1 Uganda Martyrs WFC
Action in the FUFA Women Super League resumed on Wednesday with two fixtures played in Kampala.
At IUIU Ground, Kabojja Kampala Queens were up against Uganda Martyrs WFC while UCU Lady Cardinals visited Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at the Valley Ground.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC were yet again stunned at home, suffering a 1-0 loss to the University side.
In the game where the hosts created numerous scoring opportunities, their wastefulness came back to haunt as UCU Lady Cardinals nicked victory at the very end.
UCU Lady Cardinals celebrate their goal against Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa).
Substitute Jackie Nakasi scored the lone goal of the game that came in the second minute of added time.
The result meant Kawempe Muslim suffered their third loss this season in six games and remain 6th on the table. They will return to action on Saturday away to Lady Doves FC in Masindi.
Hasifa Nassuna (left) and Aisha Nantongo contend for the ball in a previous encounter.
On the other side, UCU Lady Cardinals put a halt to a poor run that had seen them pick just a point from the last three outings.
Victory moved them to second place on 13 points thus reducing the gap on leaders She Corporate to four.
In the other game played on Wednesday, Kampala Queens were held at home by Uganda Martyrs WFC.
Despite taking the lead at the stroke of halftime through Margaret Kunihira, Kampala Queens failed to hold onto their lead and resilient Uganda Martyrs WFC fought back to earn at least a point.
Margaret Kunihira celebrates after scoring against Uganda Martyrs WFC (Photo by Kawowo Sports)
Defender Winnie Nakanwagi headed home Elizabeth Nakigozi’s free kick delivery in the 84th minute to level matters.
The result saw Kampala Queens drop from second place to third on 12 points while Uganda Martyrs WFC who have two games in hand are now fifth on the log with 7 points.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Seven Results She Corporate FC 0-0 She Maroons FC Kampala Queens FC 0-0 Lady Doves FC
Next Fixtures Wednesday, 23rd March 2022 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC -4PM Kampala Queens FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC- IUIU Grounds, Kabojja -4PM
Matchday Seven of the FUFA Women Super League started on a low temple with the two games played over the weekend ending in barren stalemates.
Table leaders She Corporate FC failed to negotiate past She Maroons FC while Kampala Queens FC could only afford a point off defending Champions Lady Doves.
On Saturday, She Corporate FC who were overwhelming favourites were frustrated at home by a resilient She Maroons side.
The Prison Sentries despite being on the receiving end for the larger part of the game, withered through to earn a point.
The result meant She Corporate remained top of the table on 17 points while She Maroons on the other hand moved to 5 points but remain second from bottom.
In the game played on Sunday, Lady Doves continued their resuscitation by picking a point off Kampala Queens at IUIU Grounds, Kabojja.
The Masindi based outfit who had a sloppy start to the season have shown signs of improvement judging from the last two games that also included defeating FC Tooro Queens last weekend for their first win this season.
Action will continue on Wednesday with two games on card. Kampala Queens will be hoping to close the gap on leaders She Corporate when they host Uganda Martyrs WFC.Victory will take Kampala Queens to 14 points, three behind She Corporate FC.
Uganda Martyrs WFC have been out of action for some time given the number of players that have been part of the Uganda U17 Women’s National Team.
The target therefore will be to pick points from the games in hand inorder to move up the log.
The other game on Wednesday will see wounded UCU Lady Cardinals making a trip to Kawempe to face Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
UCU Lady Cardinals FC have lost the last two games and the University side will hope to make an arrest on the poor run.
They face a Kawempe Muslim outfit who equally have been at sixes and sevens, losing their previous outing to bottom placed Rines SS WFC.
2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers First Round, Return Leg Ethiopia 1-1 Uganda Aggregate Score: Ethiopia 3-3 Uganda Ethiopia advance on away goals rule
Uganda’s quest for a slot at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to an end on Sunday, after getting knocked out by Ethiopia.
The return leg played at Abebe Bikila Stadium ended in a one all draw, a result that saw Ethiopia progress to the next round.
Action between Uganda and Ethiopia at Abebe Bikila Stadium.
Captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa fired Uganda in the lead, scoring in the 34th minute. However, Ethiopia got the equalizer in the second half through Eyerusalem Wondemu.
The result meant Ethiopia progressed to the second round on away goals rule. It should be noted that the first leg at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende ended in a two all draw.
In that game, Hadijah Nandago had scored a brace but Ethiopia netted two late goals.
Ethiopia will therefore face South Africa at the next stage of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Return Leg (Sunday, 20th March 2022): Ethiopia Vs Uganda in Addis Ababa
(Aggregate: 2-2)
The Uganda U-17 national women team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has named the travelling squad to Ethiopia for the return leg of the 2022 FFIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup qualifiers.
The return leg will be played on Sunday, 20th March 2022 in Addis Ababa.
A delegation of 33 people departs the Country on Friday afternoon 18th March 2022 at 2 PM aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
Kiyingi is optimistic that the team will give their best show in the return leg.
‘Since the first leg, we have been training well. The morale is high in the team and all the players are ready to give their best come Sunday in the return leg. We shall give the best spirited fight in the match’ Kiyingi revealed to www.fufa.co.ug.
Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
The return leg will be played on Sunday, 20th March 2022 in Addis Ababa.
Both teams are tied 2-2 on aggregate after the first leg played at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on 4th March 2022.
FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Mulindwa is the Leader of the Delegation.
Traveling Delegation:
Mr. Rogers Mulindwa – Leader of Delegation
Kavuma Hassan – Official
Lugemwa Patrick – Official
Mukatabala Paul Nantulya – Official
Ampaire Sheebah – Official
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi – Head coach
Mbekeka Oliver – Assistant coach
Magala James – Goalkeeping coach
Kyesimira Arthur – Fitness Trainer
Nankumba Stella – Team Doctor
Nakiguba Cissy Gaudensia – Equipment Manager
Namusisi Joan – Team Manager
Musiime Conrad – Team Media Officer
Uganda U-17 women team players celebrate a goal against Ethiopia at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Dynamic Jjeza 3-2 Acholi Queens Ajax Queens 1-3 Isra Soccer Academy Wakiso Hills WFC 2-1 EHCOS SS WFC Kataka SHE FC 1-1 Makerere University WFC Bunyaruguru Girls FC 1-1 King of Kings WFC Luweero Giant Queens 1-1 Asubo Gafford Ladies FC
The 2021/22 FUFA Women Elite League campaign got underway over the weekend with thrilling action witnessed across different grounds.
Three teams managed to register wins on the opening matchday with the other three fixtures ending in stalemates.
In Victoria Group, Isra Soccer Academy dispatched Ajax Queens FC at Kikaaya Playground, winning the game 3-1.
Striker Jovia Nakagolo netted a hat trick to guide Isra to victory. Ajax Queens got their consolation goal through Martha Nalunkuuma.
In the same group, Bunyaruguru Girls and King of Kings from Fort Portal played out a one all draw.
Harriet Nawera scored for Bunyaruguru Girls while King of Kings scored through Carol Kobugabe.
Luweero Giant Queens salvaged a point against Asubo Gafford Ladies thanks to an equalizer from Josephine Mukungu. Teddy Nyafwono had given Gafford Ladies the lead at the star of the second half.
In Elizabeth Group, Dynamic Jjeza and Wakiso Hills WFC earned slim wins over Acholi Queens and EHCOS respectively.
Wakiso Hills had to come from behind to win 2-1 against EHCOS. Faith Namuddu and Jaridah Nanyonjo scored for Wakiso Hills to cancel out Agnes Atim’s opener.
Dynamic Jjeza fought hard to see off Acholi Queens in a five goal thriller, winning 3-2 at home.
Brenda Nandagire, Sandra Nakalya and Viola Tebitondwa scored a goal each for Jjeza while Acholi Queens had Rachael Acio and Sharipher Atimango scoring.
Kataka SHE FC and Makerere University WFC played out a one all draw.
FUFA Women Super League 2021/2022 season Matchday 6 Results UCU Lady Cardinals FC 1-2 Kampala Queens FC She Maroons FC 2-0 Rines SS WFC Olila High School WFC 0-1 She Corporate FC FC Tooro Queens 0-1 Lady Doves FC
She Corporate FC extended their stay at the summit of the league table after securing a hard fought 1-0 win away at Olila High School WFC on Sunday.
The Sharks needed Favor Nambatya to convert a penalty in the second half to overcome a resilient Olila side at Soroti Stadium.
She Corporate FC opened up a six point gap at the top (Photo by Kawowo Sports)
Victory meant She Corporate FC opened a six point gap at the top with 16 points garnered from six games.
UCU Lady Cardinals FC and Kampala Queens FC who follow in second and third place respectively have 10 points apiece but the latter having a game in hand.
It should be noted that Kampala Queens defeated UCU Lady Cardinals on Saturday in Mukono thanks to goals from Zaina Nandede and Lilian Mutuuzo.
Zaina Nandede scored the winning goal for Kampala Queens against UCU Lady Cardinals.
Hasifa Nassuna got the consolation for the University side in a game that was disrupted by a heavy downpour.
Elsewhere, new comers She Maroons FC picked their first win of the season against fellow new entrants Rines SS WFC on Saturday in Luzira.
She Maroons FC got their first win against Rines SS WFC.
A goal from Lilian Kasuubo and own goal from Rines SS captain Shakira Nalule ensured the Prison Sentries got off the mark.
Despite earning maximum points, She Maroons FC remained in the drop zone on 4 points and occupy second place from the bottom.
In the same vein, defending Champions Lady Doves FC who have endured a sloppy start to the season eventually got a win, defeating FC Tooro Queens in the Kitara region derby.
Lady Doves earned bragging rights in the Kitara derby.
Fazila Ikwaput scored a late penalty to guide the Masindi based outfit to victory, a result that moved them out of the drop zone for the first time this season.
The fixture involving Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Uganda Martyrs WFC was not played because the two clubs have several players in the Uganda U17 Women’s National Team camp preparing to face Ethiopia in the return leg of the first round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 Draw Booma FC vs Tipsa FC Wakiso Giants FC vs UPDF FC Vipers SC vs Kataka FC Police FC vs Mbale Heroes FC Maroons FC vs Ndejje University FC Onduparaka FC vs Winner between Express FC vs SC Villa Soltilo Bright Stars FC vs BUL FC Mbarara City FC vs Iganga Young FC
The round of 16 Draw for the 48th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup has been successfully conducted on Wednesday at FUFA Complex.
A total of 17 teams are still in contention for the coveted Cup and all were placed in one pot in the round of 16 draw to determine the fixtures.
Round of 16 draw of the 48th Stanbic Uganda Cup edition were held on Wednesday.
It should be noted that the round of 32 game between Express FC and SC Villa has not yet been played.
The event was graced by former Uganda Cranes footballer Ibrahim Buwembo who featured for several clubs including Coffee FC, State House FC and Express FC among others.
Ibrahim Buwembo sharing his football story to the media.
Buwembo indicated he was honoured to be part of the draws and lauded FUFA for uplifting the status of domestic competitions.
” I’m honoured to grace this event. It is encouraging to see that this competition has continued to grow in stature and now attracts sponsors like Stanbic Bank and Plascon Paint,” he stated.
Ibrahim Buwembo aka Black Maradona.
“I remember in the early 1990s while captain at Coffee FC we tried to win the Stanbic Uganda Cup but faced a big challenge in overcoming SC Villa with the likes of Paul Hasule(RIP). But I’m glad that in the evening of my career at Express FC, I was able to eventually lift this prestigious title.” Buwembo reminisced.
FUFA Third Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi revealed that going forward, each team that wins the Stanbic Uganda Cup will get replica trophies for keeps. This is aimed at helping teams keeping memories with trophies in their cabins.
FUFA Third Vice President, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
KCCA FC (winners 2017-18), Proline FC (winners 2018-19) and current holders Vipers SC (2020-21) all received their replica trophies.
Representatives from Proline FC, KCCA FC and Vipers SC receiving their replica Stanbic Uganda Cup trophies.
“We thank our sponsors who embraced this idea of creating replica trophies. We believe this is a good initiative for Clubs have these trophies for keeps.” She indicated.
In the draws held, Booma FC from Kitara regional league will face Tipper and Sahara Football Club(Tipsa FC) from Koboko in the West Nile Regional League.
Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi displays Wakiso Giants FC in the round of 16 draw.
Maroons FC and Ndejje University FC both from the StarTimes FUFA Big League will face off at the round of 16 while holders Vipers SC will host Kataka FC.
Current holders Vipers SC will face Kataka FC at the round of 16.
In the other games, Police FC take on Mbale Heroes FC, Wakiso Giants FC face UPDF FC while 2019 runners up Soltilo Bright Stars FC will be up against BUL FC.
Mbarara City FC will host Iganga Young while Onduparaka FC will face the winner between Express FC and SC Villa.
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjat Aisha Nalule, stated that a player with two yellow cards in the previous rounds will serve a suspension at the round of 16.
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjat Aisha Nalule.
She also confirmed that the round of 16 Fixtures will be played between 20th -24th March 2022.
At the same event, FUFA Events Manager, Leilah Nankya launched the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign attached to the 48th edition.
FUFA Events Manager, Leilah Nankya
“Football is not just a game, it brings people together and we share a lot through it. For the previous two editions we have not had the CSR campaign due to COVID-19 but I’m glad to inform you that this year, we shall have it running,” she started before adding, ” we welcome the general public to embrace this exercise by bringing clothes, shoes, soap, beddings etc that we will give out to the less privileged people in the region where the final will be held.”
The FUFA Executive Committee will confirm the venue and host region at a later date.
FUFA Women Super League Tuesday Results Uganda Martyrs WFC 0-1 FC Tooro Queens Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC 0-1 Rines SS WFC
Rines SS WFC and FC Tooro Queens each picked their first win this season, defeating Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Uganda Martyrs WFC respectively.
In the games played on Tuesday, Rines SS WFC defied odds to nick three points off Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at their own backyard.
Rines SS WFC players celebrate after winning against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
On the other hand, Tooro Queens who had seen all their opening five games ending in stalemates eventually got victory, overcoming Uganda Martyrs in Lubaga.
Action between Uganda Martyrs WFC and FC Tooro Queens.
Sumaya Komuntale who features for Uganda U20 Women’s National Team and the Crested Cranes scored the lone goal for the Country Queens.
Sumaya Komuntale celebrates after scoring against Uganda Martyrs WFC.
The left footed defender fired home in the 19th minute and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
The win moved Tooro Queens up to 4th position on 8 points in 5 games. Uganda Martyrs on the other hand dropped to 7th position with 6 points from 4 games.
FC Tooro Queens team that started against Uganda Martyrs WFC.
Rines SS WFC also picked their maiden win this season, thanks to Yasmeen Nalukwago’s solitary strike that guided them past Kawempe Muslim.
Rines SS WFC starting XI against Kawempe Muslim Ladies.Kawempe Muslim starting XI against Rines SS WFC.
Victory lifted Rines out of the drop zone and now occupy 8th place with 5 points.
Action will resume over the weekend with four games on card. On Saturday, Rines SS WFC will face She Maroons FC who are second from bottom and yet to win a game. Wounded UCU Lady Cardinals will be up against Kampala Queens in Mukono.
Sunday will have table leaders She Corporate making a trip to Soroti to face Olila High School WFC while FC Tooro Queens will take on Lady Doves in the Kitara region derby.
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Five Results UCU Lady Cardinals FC 1-2 She Corporate FC Rines SS WFC 0-3 Kampala Queens FC FC Tooro Queens 0-0 Olila High School WFC She Maroons FC 0-2 Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Matchday Five of the FUFA Women Super League was dominated by visiting teams picking victories. She Corporate FC, Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Kampala Queens all secured maximum points on the road.
On Saturday, She Corporate overcame UCU Lady Cardinals in the top of the table clash, coming from a goal down to win 2-1 in Mukono.
The two goals for the Sharks came at the very death of the game with Favour Nambatya converting a penalty in the 88th minute while substitute Susan Atim got the winner in the second minute of added time.
She Corporate FC players celebrate one of their goals (Photo by Lillian Nakitende).
The University side had taken an early lead in the 12th minute through towering defender Shadia Nankya who headed home Hasifa Nassuna’s cross.
Sandra Kisakye of UCU Lady Cardinals attempts to go past Aminah Nakato (Photo by Lillian Nakitende).
Victory took She Corporate top of the table on 13 points, three ahead of UCU Lady Cardinals who lost for the first time this season.
At Wakissha Grounds in Wakiso, Kampala Queens put up a dominant display to ease past Rines SS WFC, winning 3-0 with all the goals coming in the first half.
Margaret Kunihira celebrates after scoring against Rines SS WFC (Photo by Kampala Queens Media).
Margaret Kunihira was the chief tormentor, scoring a brace before defender Diana Nantongo directed Zaina Nandede’s cross into her own goal.
The result moved Kampala Queens to 7 points in four games while Rines SS WFC remain without victory and will face Kawempe Muslim Ladies on Tuesday.
Kawempe Muslim themselves did just enough to see off new comers She Maroons in Luzira thanks to first half goals from debutant Phiona Nabulime and left back Asia Nakibuuka.
Phiona Nabulime (jersey number 21) wheels away in celebration after scoring against She Maroons (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa).
The record Champions could move as far as second place on Tuesday if they win with a big margin against Rines SS WFC.
Shakira Nyinagahirwa evades a challenge from Lillian Masinde (Photo by John Batanudde).
FC Tooro Queens played out their fifth draw in as many games on Saturday at home to Olila High School WFC.
The game played at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City ended goalless and Tooro’s search for the first win this season will continue. They will face Uganda Martyrs WFC on Tuesday in Lubaga.
Tooro Queens are yet to win this season. All their five games have ended in draws.
Olila High School on the other hand will remain within Kitara region to take on bottom placed Lady Doves FC at Katusabe Stadium in Masindi on Monday.
FC Tooro Queens vs Olila High School WFC – Buhinga Stadium, Fort Portal
UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporate FC – UCU Ground, Mukono
Rines SS WFC vs Kampala Queens FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium
Games kickoff at 3PM
Sunday, 6th March 2022
She Maroons FC vs Kawempe Muslim – Prisons Ground (Kickoff:2PM)
Monday, 7th March 2022
Lady Doves FC vs Olila High School WFC -Katusabe Stadium, Masindi (Kickoff:3PM)
Tuesday, 8th March 2022
Uganda Martyrs WFC vs FC Tooro Queens – Lubaga (Kickoff:4PM)
Kawempe Muslim Ladies vs Rines – Kawempe (Kickoff:4PM)
Action in the FUFA Women Super League will resume this weekend with exciting fixtures spread across the country. Key among those will be a top of the table clash between UCU Lady Cardinals FC and She Corporate FC.
The fixture slated for Saturday at UCU Ground in Mukono pits the best two clubs in the League so far, judging from their brilliant start to the new season.
UCU Lady Cardinals occupy top spot on the log with ten points from four games while visiting She Corporate follow closely in second place on the same number of points. The former however, lead because of a better goal difference.
UCU Lady Cardinals (Photo by Voice of Bugerere).
The 2018/19 Champions have scored eight ans conceded one while She Corporate on the other hand have netted six times and conceded once.
The recent engagements between the two sides have provided thrilling moments and closely contested. For instance the last two games have ended in draws.
Shadia Nankya of UCU Lady Cardinals attempts to clear the ball away.
In 2019 at UCU Ground, a one all draw was registered while the most recent encounter at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru ended with no goal registered.
Action from the last time the two teams faced off at UCU Ground in Mukono.
Victory for either side in Saturday’s encounter will give them a shot in the arm and a chance to take early charge in the title race.
Elsewhere, FC Tooro Queens who have picked four points in four games will be targeting their first win of the season as they host Olila High School WFC.
Tooro Queens team that started against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC (Photo by Voice of Bugerere).
Olila returned to winning ways last weekend, defeating She Maroons and will hugely rely on versatile Grace Aluka who leads the scoring charts with four goals in the three games she has played.
Grace Aluka (in black) fights for the ball with Harima Kanyago of Uganda Martyrs WFC (Photo by Ismail Mulangwa)
Kampala Queens and Rines SS WFC who were out of action last weekend will face off in Wakiso with the former hoping to capitalize on their victory over She Maroons on Matchday three.
Margaret Kunihira scored the lone goal as Kampala Queens overcame She Maroons in Luzira a fortnight ago.
Margaret Kunihira (right) celebrates with Shamirah Nalugya after scoring against She Maroons (Photo by Kampala Queens media).
New comers Rines SS WFC on the other hand have two points to show this season, both coming at home against Tooro Queens and She Corporate.
On Sunday, Kawempe Muslim Ladies who have had a sloppy start to the season with just three points from three games will hope to get back on the rails against winless She Maroons in Luzira.
Kawempe Muslim’s Hadijah Nandago in action against Kampala Queens.
Action will spread through to Monday with Olila visiting bottom placed Lady Doves while Tuesday will have two postponed games. Kawempe Muslim will be at home to Rines SS while Uganda Martyrs WFC will entertain Tooro Queens.
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2022 First Round, First Leg Uganda 2-2 Ethiopia
Uganda and Ethiopia played out a two all draw in the first leg of the first round in the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Despite Uganda leading 2-0 midway through the second half, Ethiopia fought hard to score two goals inside the final ten minutes.
Kamiyati Naigaga shields the ball away from an Ethiopian player.
Hadijah Nandago netted twice for Uganda but Ethiopia salvaged a point through Emush Daniel Dandamo and substitute Semira Kedir Ahmed.
Uganda started the better side and captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa got the first attempt on goal in the sixth minute from a free kick but her effort sailed just wide.
The first chance for the Ethiopians came in the 15th minute when Meseret Mamo Wolde attempted to lobe the ball past on rushing goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu but her attempt went off target.
Coach Ayub Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi was forced into making an early change when defender Patience Nabulobi suffered a head injury and was replaced by Esther Namusoke.
There were further changes upon resumption with Sumaya Nalumu and Shamusa Najjuma coming on for Brenda Munyana and Kamiyati Naigaga respectively.
Nalumu nearly opened the scores a minute after coming on with her delivery from the corner kick nearly beating goalkeeper Abeba Ajibo Afa.
It was Nandego who broke the deadlock in the 66th minute. The forward was quick to lash onto the ball ahead of the goalkeeper who had moved off her line.
Uganda U17 players celebrate after scoring.
Six minutes, Nandego netted her second of the day, capitalizing on a defence lapse, with her effort outside the box going into the back of the net.
The visitors however kept the belief and continued to make attempts. The pressure eventually paid off dividends with Dandamo scoring in the 79th minute.
Kruthum Namutebi in control.
Deep into stoppage time, Ethiopia found the equalizer when Semir found space in the box and lobed the ball beyond the goalkeeper’ reach.
The two teams will face off two weeks from now in the second round with the winner on aggregate taking on South Africa.
U17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Africa Qualifiers Uganda Vs Ethiopia Friday 4/02/2022 St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende 4PM
Uganda U17 Women’s National Team is set to face rivals Ethiopia in the first leg of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende this Friday.
Head Coach Ayub Khalifa and Captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa expressed their readiness to take on the horn of Africa rivals.
At the press briefing held on Thursday morning at FUFA Complex in Mengo, Coach Ayub Khalifa said that although his team majorly comprises of inexperienced players, they have prepared them in all aspects to get positive results.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi addressing the media on Thursday.
”The team is mainly comprised of young players who are not exposed. We have done our best to prepare them in all aspects of the game. We are glad that the team also has some experienced players who have been with the U20 whom we shall build the team on.” Said the coach.
He also added that they have done enough homework against the opponents, building from the previous encounters both at the U17 and U20 level.
Coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi stressing a point ahead of the encounter against Ethiopia.
”We have played against Ethiopia in the U20 and it is a good team but we have done our homework and certain that we shall register positive results at home before we go for the return leg.”
Team Captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa praised the technical team for the great work done to prepare the players for the encounter.
Uganda U17 Women’s National Team captain Shakira Nyinagahirwa.
”Players are ready to take on Ethiopia because the coaches have done their best during the training sessions and the time we have spent in camp and we are ready to get the best results. Our main objective is to eliminate Ethiopia but we have to focus on each game starting with this one.” She indicated.
The FUFA Competitions Department has confirmed that twelve (12) teams will take part in the 2021/2022 season of the FUFA Women Elite League after meeting the club licensing requirements. The league will kick off on 13th March 2022.
The teams have been pooled into two groups under brand names; Elizabeth and Victoria with each comprising of six teams.
The grouping has been done based on the location of teams to ease the burden of transport during the league that will be played on home and away basis.
The top placed team in each group at the end of the season will join the FUFA Women Super League.
The groups
Elizabeth Group Acholi Queens EHCOS SS WFC Dynamic Jjeza WFC Kataka She FC Wakiso Hills WFC Makerere University WFC
Victoria Group King of Kings WFC Bunyaruguru Girls FC Asubo Gafford Ladies Isra Soccer Academy Luweero Giant Queens Ajax Queens FC
FUFA Women Super League Matchday Four Results She Corporate FC 2-1 Lady Doves FC Olila High School WFC 1-0 She Maroons FC FC Tooro Queens 1-1 UCU Lady Cardinals FC
FC Tooro Queens put a halt to UCU Lady Cardinals’ winning start to the 2022/23 FUFA Women Super League season after playing to a draw on Sunday.
In the game played on Sunday at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal City, the Country Queens came from a goal down to deny visiting UCU Lady Cardinals maximum points.
The Mukono based outfit had won their first three games and were destined to a fourth straight victory following Sandra Kisakye’s early goal in the 15th minute.
The hosts however, levelled matters through Ruth Nyakato to salvage a point and thus register their fourth straight draw.
Despite not getting all three points, UCU Lady Cardinals moved back to the top of the table with ten points, same as She Corporate but the former have a superior goal difference.
FC Tooro Queens on the other hand moved to sixth place on 4 points and their next game will be at home to Olila High School WFC on Saturday, 5th March.
In the other games played on matchday four, She Corporate FC bounced back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over troubled Lady Doves FC.
Fazila Ikwaput gave Lady Doves the lead at MUBS Arena on Saturday but a spirited second half performance saw She Corporate stage a comeback thanks to goals from second half substitute Ronah Regina Nantege and Phiona Nabbumba.
In Soroti Olila High School WFC who had lost to Uganda Martyrs WFC in the previous round made quick recovery by edging past She Maroons thanks to Grace Aluka’s solitary goal.
Matchday Five will come next weekend and below are the games that will be played.
Saturday, 5th March 2022 FC Tooro Queens vs Olila High School WFC – Buhinga Stadium
UCU Lady Cardinals vs She Corporate FC – UCU Grounds, Mukono
Rines SS WFC vs Kampala Queens FC – Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium
Sunday, 6th March 2022 She Maroons FC vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies – Luzira
