She Corporate earned a perfect start with a slim win over Olila High School as games in Group B of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League started on Monday.
Noeline Namiro scored the lone goal of the game with a well taken strike direct from the free kick.
Noeline Namiiro (in white) in action against Acen Sharon.
The decisive moment arrived five minutes from the break with Namiro’s curling effort beating goalkeeper Eglas Ajumo.
The game was evenly balanced with either side creating chances but were both blunt on the day.
Grace Aluka who was making her debut for Olila High School nearly opened the scores with a ferocious strike outside the area but goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi who had moved off her line was quick enough to save.
Susan Atim takes on Dorcus Aarakit of Olila High School.
In the second half, Olila looked the better side as they searched for the equaliser but did not have efficiency in the final third.
She Corporate lost right back Wilmer Nantumbwe through injury and her place was taken by Cissy Nantongo.
They also made further changes bringing on Winnie Nabbale and Janat Thungu for Nantege and Atim respectively.
Action resumes on Tuesday with Olila High School taking on Lady Doves while She Corporate will be up against UCU Lady Cardinals.
FUFA Women Super League Lady Doves 5-0 Isra Soccer Academy
Forward Fazila Ikwaput was in top notch performance on Monday as action in group B of the FUFA Women Super League got underway at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The 2017 Airtel-FUFA Female Player of the year took the show in her hands, scoring four goals in the game to send a signal.
Fazila Ikwaput in action
Right from onset, Lady Doves looked the better side and created chance after chance with Ikwaput troubling them for pace.
The breakthrough eventually came in the 23rd minute with midfielder Lydia Nyandera finding the back net.
Lydia Nyandera scored the opening goal
Isra’s goalkeeper Brenda Kasana made the clearance but it fell into the path of Nyandera who did no mistake to fire into an empty.
Ikwaput got several chances to double the lead but she was twice denied by the woodwork.
In the 35th minute, she finally got the onto the score sheet with a neat finish, thanks to Joweria Nagadya’s through ball.
In the second half, Lady Doves continued with their dominance and Ikwaput stretched their lead, scoring direct from the free kick.
She completed the hat trick in the 64th minute before putting the icing on the cake with another goal two minutes from fulltime.
Lady Doves will return to action on Tuesday against Olila High School.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and Uganda Martyrs High School have secured slots into the playoffs of this year’s FUFA Women Super League from Group 1.
Games in group 1 climaxed on Saturday with two games and its Uganda Martyrs High School that sealed their slot to join Kawempe Muslim thanks to their 2-1 win over Tooro Queens.
Spencer Nakacwa and Anita Namata scored goals for the Lubaga based outfit to overcome Tooro Queens who had pulled back through Resty Kobusobozi.
The result meant Uganda Martyrs went level on points with Kawempe Muslim (9) and the two had a superior goal difference ahead of third placed Kampala Queens who also had the same points.
Kampala Queens had won their game against Makerere University coming from behind after Sharon Namatovu had given SHE MAK the lead.
Resty Nanziri and Fauzia Najjemba scored a goal apiece to guide Kampala Queens to victory.
Tooro Queens who had three points finished fourth while Makerere University ended bottom of the log with no point.
Action continues on Moday with Group 2. This has UCU Lady Cardinals, Lady Doves, Isra Soccer Academy, She Corporate and Olila High School.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC all but sealed their slot into the Championship playoffs of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after nicking a hard-fought win over Makerere University on Friday.
Allen Nassazi scored the lone goal of the game, coming in the 19th minute and this eventually turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrate their goal against Makerere University.
The goal meant Nassazi took her scoring tally to three and she is currently the top scorer.
Despite missing three of their players, Kawempe Muslim held on to seal maximum points.
Striker Juliet Nalukenge and defenders Asia Nakibuuka and Stella Musubika were all not available for Friday’s game.
Makerere University started on the front foot and Rebecca Nakasato nearly scored inside the opening minute of the game but she arrived late and failed to tap home from Amina Nababi’s cross.
Samalie Nakamatte of Makerere University attempts to shoot.
On the other hand, Kawempe got two chances in succession with Margaret Kunihira and Hadijja Nandago all missing.
In the 19th minute, Nassazi beat Makerere University defence for pace before firing a low drive into the right bottom corner.
The second half was largely full of half chances from either side amidst the scorching sunshine but Kawempe Muslim did just enough to earn all three points.
Kawempe Muslim is now top of the table with 9 points and will wait for results from tomorrow’s games.
Both Kampala Queens and Uganda Martyrs are now level on points but Kawempe Muslim has a superior goal difference of five.
Kampala Queens will play Makerere University while Uganda Martyrs take on Tooro Queens on Saturday.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Starting XI
Juliet Adeke, Shakira Nankwaga, Samalie Nakacwa, Suzan Nalukoda, Aisha Nantongo, Rhoda Nanziri, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hadijja Nandago, Allen Nassazi, Sharon Nadunga, Margaret Kunihira
Kampala Queens brightened their chances of qualifying to the playoffs of this year’s FUFA Women Super League after overcoming Tooro Queens on Friday at the FUFA Technical Centre.
Captain Fauzia Najjemba was inspirational on the day, scoring a brace with the second goal coming at the death of the game.
Tooro Queens opened the scores through Mary Kabuculezi with an easy finish inside the area in the 23rd minute.
Mary Kabaculezi (Middle) celebrates after scoring against Kampala Queens
Kampala Queens had the chance to level matters immediately but Najjemba at the mercy of the goalkeeper failed to find the target when Sophia Nakiyingi laid her up.
Najjemba however, paid for her missed effort, converting from the spot after Lillian Mutuuzo was brought down inside the box by defender Jamila Nabulime, four minutes from the break.
Precious Najjemba attempts an acrobat kick
In the second half, Kampala Queens kept surging forward and got a few half chances but lacked calmness inside the area.
On the other hand, Tooro Queens also got several chances, beating the Kamapala Queens defence for pace but still failed to take them away.
Inside the third minute of added time, Najjemba took matters into her own hands to score the winner and send Kampala Queens to six points in three games.
Both Tooro Queens and Kampala Queens will return to action on Saturday with their final group 1 games coming against Uganda Martyrs High School and Makerere University respectively.
Kampala Queens earned their first win at the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League after overcoming Uganda Martyrs on Wednesday.
A late goal from midfielder Rukia Namubiru guided Kampala Queens to victory thus condemning Uganda Martyrs to their first loss.
Namubiru picked the ball outside the area in the 88th minute and looped the ball into the top left corner to give her team a sigh of relief.
Uganda Martyrs will have themselves to blame after missing several goal scoring chances.Catherine Nagadya, Latifa Nakasi and Spencer Nakacwa all came close to scoring but lacked the calmness in front of goal.
Latifa Nakasi(Left) attempts to go past Harriet Nakkuba.
Nagadya went through on goal in the 54th minute but missed the target with goalkeeper Joan Namusisi already beaten.
She also had another attempt in acute angle but her effort went a few inches off target.
Spencer Nakacwa takes on Rukia Namubiru.
With the game destined for the end, Namubiru scored in the 88th minute after capitalizing on a defense lapse by Uganda Martyrs.
Deep into stoppage time, Spencer Nakacwa with an empty net failed to tap home for Uganda Martyrs to at least savage a point.
Kampala Queens now move to three points while Uganda Martyrs drop to second place with six points, same as Kawempe Muslim.
Kawempe Muslim did just enough to overcome new comers Tooro Queens in the first game of matchday three played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Allen Nassazi and second half substitute Sharon Nadunga scored a goal in either half to guide the Warriors to a 2-0 win.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrating after scoring.
Tooro Queens were reduced to ten players in the 78th minute when midfielder Resty Kobusobozi was sent.
She had earlier been booked in the first half and brought down Shakira Nyinagahirwa thus referee Habiba Naigaga sending her off.
Resty Kobusobozi was sent off in the second half.
Both Kawempe Muslim and Tooro Queens made one change in the teams that had started their previous games against Uganda Martyrs and Makerere University respectively.
Nassazi started in place of Juliet Nalukenge for Kawempe while Imelda Kasemire replaced Moureen Afoyo for Tooro Queens.
Kawempe took the lead in the 18th minute when Nassazi lashed onto a long ball from Hadijja Nandago to slot past onrushing goalkeeper Gloria Namakula.
Allen Nassazi got injured in the process of scoring.
Four minutes later, Kawempe had the chance to double the lead but Margaret Kunihira who had been fouled in the area failed to convert from the spot.
As Kawempe Muslim kept dominating proceeding, Nassazi nearly found her second on the day but she rushed to shoot rather than commit into the box and her feeble shot was easily collected by the goalkeeper.
Tooro Queens seemed to have improved in the second stanza but failed to get the cutting edge.
Sumaya Komuntale shoots as Samalie Nakacwa closes in.
Nadunga who came on in the 90th minute but the game beyond reach heading home, three minutes after coming on.
Victory means Kawempe Muslim move to six points in three games and will play Makerere University in their final group game on Friday.
Uganda Martyrs High School 1-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Tooro Queens 1-0 Makerere University
Tooro Queens FC made a perfect start to life in the FUFA Super League after overcoming Makerere University (SHE MAK) on Tuesday at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru.
Substitute Ruth Nyakato scored the lone goal of the game deep into stoppage time to guide Tooro Queens to victory.
In a closely contested affair, Makerere University seemed an improved side from the previous game against Uganda Martyrs, creating several chances but were wasteful in the final third.
Moureen Afoyo of Tooro Queens takes on Josephine Ndagire
Equally Tooro Queens got chances to break the deadlock but lacked the cutting edge.
The first chance of the game fell to Joanita Ainembabazi in the 13th minute when Resty Kobusobozi’s defence splitting pass set her through on goal but she failed to control the ball.
Amina Nababi too had an effort at goal before the break but she was denied by the woodwork with goalkeeper Gloria Namakula already beaten.
Amina Nababi attempts to go past Resty Kobusobozi
Makerere University dominated proceedings in the second half but like it was the case in the opening stanza, they lacked efficiency.
Josephine Ndagire, Samali Nakamatte and Sharon Namatovu all had attempts at goal for the University side.
Nyakato came on in the 85th minute and scored the decisive goal six minutes later. She caught Makerere on the blind side and easily tapped home from Imelda Kasemire’s lay-up.
The results means Makerere have no point from two games while Tooro Queens now have three, same as Kawempe Muslim who lost 1-0 to Uganda Martyrs High School.
Action continues on Wednesday with Kampala Queens facing group 1 leaders Uganda Martyrs while Kawempe Muslim will take on Tooro Queens.
Uganda Martyrs High School 1-0 Kawempe Muslim Ladies
Uganda Martyrs High School stunned Record Champions Kawempe Muslim on Tuesday to take advantage in group 1 of the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League.
Skipper and defender Gloria Namugerwa struck home the lone goal of the game midway through the first half.
Uganda Martyrs players celebrate after scoring against Kawempe Muslim
The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Spencer Nakacwa was fouled just outside the area by Asia Nakibuuka.
Namugerwa’s free kick from about 20 yards beat goalkeeper Juliet Adeke who literally remained glued to the goal line.
Catherine Nagadya nearly double the lead a minute later with her ferocious strike inside the area parried away by Adeke.
Catherine Nagadya in action against Kawempe Muslim
Kawempe Muslim were largely on the back foot in the game and a shadow of what they had produced in the first game against Kampala Queens.
The frontline of Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira and Hadijja Nnadago lacked the cutting edge with the Uganda Martyrs backline defending relentlessly.
Asia Nakibuuka chest controls the ball as Anita Namata closes in
The Lubaga based outfit nearly got the second goal towards the end when Spencer Nakacwa went through on goal but chose to lay up Latifa Nakasi who missed.
Uganda Martyrs now lead group 1 with six points in two games while Kampala Muslim drop to second place on 3 points.
Kawempe Muslim will face Tooro Queens on Wednesday while Uganda Martyrs will take on wounded Kampala Queens.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies put up a brilliant performance to dispatch Kampala Queens in the second game as the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League got underway on Monday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
Goals from Margaret Kunihira, Rhoda Nanziri, Hadijja Nandago and second half substitute Allen Nassazi ensured Kawempe Muslim earned a comfortable win.
Kawempe Muslim players celebrate one of the goals against Kampala Queens
Kunihira opened the scores as early as the fourth minute when she found space inside the area to slot home.
Kampala Queens overcame the early nerves and grew in confidence as the game progressed. Rukia Namubiru, Fauzia Najjemba and Lillian Mutuuzo had attempts but all failed to find the target.
Samalie Nakacwa brings down Fauzia Najjemba
Sharon Naddunga nearly doubled the lead for Kawempe Muslim in the 16th minute but her low drive went a few inches wide.
A minute later, Juliet Nalukenge also got a chance but she shot direct at goalkeeper Joan Namusisi.
At the other end, Najjemba was fouled outside the area by skipper Aisha Nantongo but the resultant free kick taken by Namubiru was poor.
Kampala Queens had a good start to the second half with the introduction of Sophia Nakiyingi and they seemed to be on top.
Asia Nakibuuka controls the ball in the presence of Resty Nanziri
Nakiyingi at the mercy of an empty net failed to tap home when Lillian Mutuuzo skinned through Kawempe Muslim back line to set up the former in the 62nd minute.
They were penalized for their wastefulness with Kawempe Muslim going the other end to score through midfielder Rhoda Nanziri.
Substitute Nassazi who replaced Naddunga in the 67th minute scored three minutes after coming on, heading home from Samalie Nakacwa’s corner kick delivery to stretch the lead.
With two minutes on the clock, Nandago put the game to bed with an easy tap in after being teed up by Nalukenge.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies celebrate the fourth goal.
Kawempe Muslim will return to action on Tuesday against Uganda Martyrs High School who won 1-0 against Makerere University.
Kampala Queens on the other hand will seek redemption on Wednesday against Uganda Martyrs High School.
Kawempe Muslim Starting XI
Juliet Adeke, Samlie Nakacwa, Asia Nakibuuka, Aisha Nantongo, Shakirah Nankwanga, Rhoda Nanziri, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hadijjah Nandago, Juliet Nalukenge, Sharon Naddunga, Margaret Kunihira
Substitutes
Diana Natukunda, Rehema Nabulya, Susan Nalukoda, Allen Nassazi, Hauma Kampi
Makerere University WFC 0-1 Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
The 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League officially got underway on Monday morning with the first game of the season pitting Uganda Martyrs High School against Makerere University in Group 1.
In a closely contested affair, Uganda Martyrs earned a hard-fought win thanks to Kevin Nakacwa’s goal from the spot in the second half.
Uganda Martyrs captain Gloria Namugerwa (blue jersey) attempts to clear the ball as Makerere University forward Rebecca Nakasaato closes in.
The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Stella Namisango fouled Anita Namata inside the box and referee Anna Akoyi pointed to the spot.
Nakacwa converted the resultant penalty and this eventually turned out to be the only goal of the game.
Uganda Martyrs started on the front foot making several inroads but they lacked effectiveness in the final third and most of their efforts were foiled by a resilient Makerere University backline.
Uganda Martyrs High School winger Catherine Nagadya controls the ball.
As early as the 5th minute, Latifa Nakasi who was the top scorer last season with six goals had her effort sail over the goal area.
Catherine Nagadya and Spencer Nakacwa too came close but failed to find the target.
On the other hand, Makerere University too grow in confidence and had attempts at goal through Rebecca Nakasaato and Jemima Twesigye.
Makerere called for the first change ten minutes into the second half with Samali Nakamatte replacing Carol Anyango.
On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs too made changes bringing on Shamusa Najjuma, Esther Naluyimba and Brenda Munyana for Latifa Nakasi, Catherine Nagadya and Spencer Nakacwa in that order.
Uganda Martyrs High School will return to action on Tuesday against Kawempe Muslim Ladies while Makerere University will face Tooro Queens.
Group 1: Kawempe Muslim Ladies, Kampala Queens, Makerere University WFC, Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, Tooro Queens
Group 2: She Corporate, Lady Doves, UCU Lady Cardinals, Isra Soccer Academy, Olila High School
Monday, 19th April 2021 | FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga vs Makerere University WFC – 9am
Kawempe Muslim Ladies vs Kampala Queens – Midday
Games will be live on UBC TV
Women’s Football in Uganda will return for the first time after a year of no action due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The 2019/20 season was cancelled when the Government put a halt on sports activities in the country.
After 13 months of no action, the 2020/21 FUFA Women Super League will kick-start the resumption of Women’s Football with the season getting underway on Monday, 19th April at the FUFA Technical Centre.
The prevailing circumstances in regard to COVID-19 brought about changes in the playing format with the ten teams divided into two groups of five and all games played at one venue (FUFA Technical Centre).
Group 1 that has Kawempe Muslim Ladies, Uganda Martyrs High School WFC, Kampala Queens, Tooro Queens and Makerere University WFC will get the new season underway.
FUFA in partnership with National Broadcaster, UBC will televise the games live, the first of its kind in Women’s football in Uganda.
The new season will start with Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga taking on Makerere University (SHE MAK) while Kampala Queens will face record Champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Uganda Martyrs High School coach Rogers Nkugwa is optimistic that his team will start on a positive note.
‘The players are ready and we have prepared them very well. Our target is to start with victory and that will give us momentum ahead of the next games.’ He said.
His counterpart, Fred Ndawula of Makerere University equally believes the result from the first game is important and wants hopes his charges can fight for a good outcome.
‘The first game in such a format is important. We want to start on a high and that can be a springboard to even better performances.’
Kawempe Muslim will be without head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi who is part of the National Teams scouting group and his assistant, Moses Nkata will be in the dugout.
Nkata is unfazed with the absence of his master and insists there will not be any effect.
‘We have been together for a long time with him (Kiyingi) and the great understanding we have over the years definitely makes us more of the same. Therefore, I’m sure the players will go out to make sure the team wins,’ Nkata stated.
Kampala Queens on the other hand also made changes in the technical team with Isma Mukiibi replacing Faridah Bulega.
Mukiibi will have the task of guiding the team to their first silverware but insists he will take one game at a time.
‘The new format is tricky and therefore we must think of one game at a time. The target is to the Championship playoffs first before we can think of the title.’
The top two teams in each group will advance to the Championship playoffs while the bottom placed teams after the groups stage will also be subjected to a playoff to determine the team that will be relegated.
The FUFA Electoral Committee has released provisional results of elections conducted over the weekend at the grassroots levels in all the FUFA 8 Football Regions.
The voting exercise started with the elections at the District Football Associations and will be followed by the Regional level before climaxing with election of FUFA President and the Executive by the General Assembly by 31st August 2021.
The Chairman FUFA Electoral Committee Mathias Bwire says that he is happy with the process so far and they on course with the roadmap released to football stakeholders.
The exercise over the weekend centred on; Election of District Chairpersons and appointment of Executive Committees, District SIGs (Players, Coaches and Referees) and District Delegates to Regional FA Assembles.
The 8 FUFA regions are; West Nile, Northern, North East, Eastern, Buganda, Kampala, Western and Kitara.
Crested Cranes striker and U17 Women’s National Football Team captain Juliet Nalukenge has been named in Goal.com Next Generation top ten wonder kids.
The list that has ten players that were born after 1st January 2002 placed the lethal striker in ninth position.
Nalukenge, a Senior six student at Kawempe Muslim SS expressed her delight about the award and hopes it will motivate her into a better player.
Juliet Nalukenge was all smiles after receiving Goal.com NXGN award.
‘I am thankful and happy for this award. It is a big honour to be recognised globally. I am optimistic that this will motivate me to even work harder’ said Nalukenge.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza believes this is an indicator of progress of Women’s football in Uganda.
From L-R: FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kiiza, Juliet Nalukenge and FUFA Women Football Development Officer, Joan Musisi.
‘It is a big achievement not only for the player but for Women’s football in Uganda as well. As FUFA, we have the mission of becoming the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the field. It gives us belief that we are on the right path’ said Kiiza.
Before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Nalukenge and the Uganda U17 Team were on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
She was the top scorer in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers with five goals by the time the tournament was halted.
The 2019 Airtel FUFA Female Footballer was also the top scorer as Uganda won the 2019 COSAFA U17 Women’s Championship with 18 goals in 5 games.
FUFA has on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with Women Football Club officials and also give an update about the restart of both the FUFA Women Super League (Top tier league) and the FUFA Women Elite League (2nd Division).
The meeting held at Jevine Hotel in Lubaga saw Clubs and FUFA deliberate on a number of issues in regard to the various competitions on how they can resume bearing in mind the prevailing circumstances of COVID-19.
A section of Club Officials who attended the meeting.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football, Decolas Kizza who represented FUFA 2nd Vice President, Darius Mugoye as the guest of honour at the function lauded officials for sustaining teams amidst the challenging economic environment.
“As FUFA, we extend our sincere appreciation to clubs and owners for staying afloat despite going almost a year without any engagements. We do not take this for granted and we laud you for promoting the game of football,” he said in his opening remarks.
FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza making a presentation during the meeting.
“The purpose of this meeting is to see how competitions resume but bearing in mind that the principle of protecting health and wellbeing of everyone remains paramount as guided by FIFA. We have registered for International engagements for our national teams and therefore, to have players who are active domestically is important.
FUFA has registered for 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers, U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers and U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Ahead of the resumption of the FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League, Ivan Kintu Bayige the FUFA Club Licensing Mananger confirmed that both licensing of clubs and the FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda will be effected prior to the start of the season.
FUFA Club Licensing Manager Ivan Kintu Bayige.
“As a requirement prior to the start of every season, FUFA must carry out Club Licensing and FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda as tools to help us attain professionalism. We are aware of the challenges especially in these COVID-19 times and some regulations have been loosened abit.” He said.
Club Licensing covers five main aspects and these include;
Sporting
Administration and Personnel
Finance
Infrastructure
Legal
Some of the minimum requirements that must be adhered to both by teams in the first and second division include;
Sporting
Each Club must have a certified coach. For the FUFA Women Super League, the minimum is CAF C and must be contracted while any grade will work for the FUFA Women Elite League.
A club is mandated to have an assistant coach. For this season, he/she may be contracted or not.
Clubs both in the FUFA Women Super League and the FUFA Women Elite League must have a medical officer.
Clubs in the FUFA Women Super League will be required to have a minimum of five players who are contracted.
Administration and Personnel
Clubs in the FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League must have CEOs. In the top division, CEOs must be contracted.
Finance
Every Club will be required to have a finance officer who will monitor the club incomes and expenditure and also help in budgeting of clubs.
A marketing and Communication officer will also be a requirement for every club acros the two leagues.
Infrastructure
It is a must for every club in the FUFA Women Super League to have a physical address(office) that is open regularly.
Clubs will also be required to have a match day field and a training ground.
Legal
Clubs as a requirement must declare their ownership to FUFA.
Compliance to FUFA regulations is also a must for clubs to participate.
Clubs will also be required to show their constitutions prior to the start of the season.
The FUFA Clubs Pro Agenda on the other hand covers 11 areas and this will be done per club a few days to the start of the new season.
The 11 key Players in the Club Pro Agenda
1- Goalkeeper-Structures
2- Right-Back-Finances
3- Left-Back-Medical
4- Centre-Back-Facilities
5- Libero-Stadium
6- Central Midfield-Senior Team
7- 7-Right Wing-Youth Set up
8- Central Midfield-Marketing
9- Forward-Fans
10- Forward-Communications
11- Left Wing-Event Management
Update on 2021 Season
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajatti, Aisha Nalule confirmed that the new season has been given a greenlight to resume after a year without action.
However, due to the prevailing circumstances in regard to COVID-19, there have been changes in the playing format.
“The FUFA Executive Meeting gae us the greenlight to resume Women Football competitions but within the guidelines of COVID-19. Therefore, there will be changes in the playing format with teams converging in one place unlike the home and away arrangement we have had in the past.” She said.
FUFA Competitions Director, Hajjati Aisha Nalule
Both the FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League will be played in a tournament format.
FUFA Women Super League
The FUFA Women Super League kick-off date has been set for 11th April 2021 at FUFA Technical Centre.
The 10 teams have been divided into two groups of five with the top two in each advancing to the Championship playoffs.
Group A
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
Uganda Martyrs High School, Lubaga
Kampala Queens
Makerere University WFC
Tooro Queens
Group B
UCU Lady Cardinals
Olila WFC
Lady Doves
Isra Soccer Academy
She Corporate WFC
FUFA Women Elite League
The FUFA Women Elite League League will be divided into four groups each of four teams with the leaders at the end of a round-robin qualifying to the Championship playoffs and determining the teams that will be promoted to the FUFA Women Super League.
The groups are as follows;
Group A
Asubo Gafford Ladies
Dynamic SS Jjeza
King of Kings
Luweero Giants FC
Group B
Rines WFC
Town View SS
Bunyaruguru Girls
She Kataka
Group C
Ajax Queens
Amuria High School
St. Peters SS
Vision WFC
Group D
Lango Queens
She Maroons
Echoes High School
Wakiso Hills
The FUFA Women Elite League is expected to kick-off on 2nd May 2021.
FUFA will cater for accommodation, feeding and testing costs while the teams are at FUFA Technical Centre.
Each team will be allocated 20 slots, of which a minimum of 16 must be players while one of the officials must be a female.
Only one group will be accommodated at the FUFA Technical Centre at a time and will leave once their games are finished to create space for another team.
Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) has donated trophies and balls to FUFA regions across the country.
This happened during the International Women’s Day at FUFA Special Interest Group offices in Lungujja as special support to women football development for Regional Football Associations (RFA).
Each club received two balls and the distribution was done through their Uganda Women Football delegates to the Region Football Associations.
John Chrizestom Kalibala, the FUFA Executive member who represented the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo noted that the federation has decided to empower grass root women football through Regional Football Associations both financially and logistically.
UWFA Executive Committee members
This is because football can only be developed from the grassroots. He asked the delegate to start identifying how the regional league will kick off during this pandemic era.
Chairperson of Uganda Women Football Association Margret Kubingi applauded FUFA for the gesture as the exercise empowers them to improve football development in line with FUFA’s Vision to be the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the field.
Kalibala hands over a ball and trophy to Margret KubingiIt was all excitement as UWFA donated balls and trophies to the regions
‘The distribution of these trophies and balls is timely for regions to start preparations for the new season. Some of the regions here did not even have a ball to train with for the new season. We thank FUFA for this great gesture towards football development. This support will really make a difference’ remarked Kubingi.
Ayub Khalifan stresses a point
Owk .Florence Nkulubo agreed with colleagues that many region football competitions are excited with the donation Uganda Women Football Association has made.
‘The regions now see returns of their contribution to Women football activities. Instead of restraining the little resources looking for competition trophies and buying your own balls to play with, it is a way of FUFA paying back’ noted Kitara Region women foot ball delegate Diana Kaboha.
The FUFA Executive has authorised the kickoff of the FUFA 2nd Division League (StarTimes FUFA Big League), FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League, the Stanbic Uganda Cup and The FUFA Drum.
The communication is in a circular No. 1128 dated, FUFA/C/01/21 and signed off by the FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Kiiza Decolas Hantali.
The circular reads;
In compliance with the Government of Uganda directives and guidelines on COVID-19 pandemic, the CAF & FIFA COVID-19 protocols, and the FUFA COVID-19 Regulations, FUFA will issue comprehensive guidelines to be adhered to by the respective competitions entities to safeguard the health of all the stakeholders involved.
The FUFA Competitions Directorate and the FUFA Drum Committee will soon release the schedule of events and formats to be followed during the respective Competitions.
FUFA wishes to call upon all stakeholders to understand the sporting spirit behind the delayed kick-off of these competitions and appreciate any format changes that may be suggested in this regard.
Meanwhile the FUFA Executive will guide on other competitions as the Covid 19 situation improves.
