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Uganda Martyrs High School secured a 2-1 victory against UCU Lady Cardinals in the FUFA Women Super League in Mukono.

The Cardinals suffered a setback in their fight to stay afloat in the top tier with a third loss in a row.

Uganda Martyrs captain Latifah Nakasi fired the visitors in the 34th minute ahead with a delivery from Brenda Munyana.

Eight minutes into the second stanza, Nakasi doubled Uganda Martyrs with a thrilling finish from close range.

Lady Cardinals pulled one back through Jovia Nakagolo but it was not enough to salvage anything positive from the game.

Lady Cardinals gaffer Francis Oketayot blamed the loss on not burying away their chances and revealed that the remaining two games will be played as finals.

“As a team, we had a great chance of winning the game but failed to utilise our chances,” Oketayot stated.

“We are doing all it takes to see that we put things right. We shall continue preparing for the remaining games so that we collect maximum points,” he added.

Next on the menu, the Lady Cardinals will play Rines SS and Asubo Gafford in the remaining two league games. 

FUFA Women Super League | Results

Wakiso Hill secured a 2-1 victory against Kawempe Muslim in the FUFA Women Super League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Thursday.

The Antelopes secured a huge victory against log leaders to further cement their stay in the top tier.

Fatumah Nakasumba fired the hosts ahead with a brilliant free-kick past Kawempe Muslim custodian Juliet Adeke.

Wakiso Hill held on to their 1-0 lead into the break after a spectacular show in front of their loud crowd.

Rashida Nankya doubled the lead in the 52nd minute with a neat finish following a brilliant exchange with Phiona Nabudduwa.

Six minutes later, Hadijah Nandago pulled one back with a powered header planted off a corner kick.

The victory takes Wakiso Hill to the seventh position with 18 points while Kawempe Muslim are on the log summit with 34 points.

Next on the menu, Kawempe Muslim will host Asubo Gafford while Wakiso Hill will be away from home against Lady Doves on Sunday, May 12.

FUFA Women Super League | Results

Kampala Queens were held by Makerere University in a two-all draw in the FUFA Women Super League encounter at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

The stalemate meant that Kampala Queens had faced yet another stop in their works to defend the title.

The game started at a low pace since the playground still had patches of water making it hard to play the ball freely.

Teddy Najjuma gave Kampala Queens the lead with a well-weighted header and the hosts held on until the break.

In the second stanza of the game, the visitors improved their game and asked Kampala Queens several questions.

Sharon Namatovu levelled matters in the 74th minute with an effort from close range.

Ten minutes later, Namatovu put the visitors in the lead as she found her ninth goal of the season.

However, Kampala Queens restored parity through Lillian Kasubo who guided the ball into an empty net after miscommunication in Makerere’s backline.

This was Kampala Queens’ fourth consecutive draw, they now lie second with 27 points, seven behind Kawempe Muslim.

The point takes Makerere to the seventh position with 16 points as they extend further from the red zone.

Kawempe Muslim registered a 2-1 victory against UCU Lady Cardinals in the FUFA Women Super League in Mukono on Saturday morning.

It was a tight duel that kicked off with high intensity as either side searched for an early lead.

Hadijah Nandago opened the scoring for the visitors in the 26th minute with a thrilling finish, converting Allen Nassazi’s set-up.

Before the end of the first stanza, UCU Lady Cardinals were awarded a penalty that was converted by Catherine Nakiridde to restore parity.

Agnes Nabukenya regained the visitors’ lead in the 48th minute with yet a spectacular finish as the Lady Cardinals’ backline looked on.

Midway through the second stanza, Nandago had a glorious chance to extend the visitors’ lead but she failed to guide the ball into the back of the net from close range.

The game witnessed a bad incident as Jolly Kobusigye was rushed to the hospital after a nasty collision with Nakiridde.

The victory opens an eight-point lead (34) for Kawempe ahead of second-placed Kampala who have two games in hand.

The Lady Cardinals are only two points (14) ahead of the red zone putting the ladies in such a trying moment as the campaign hits the final bend.

Kawempe Muslim secured a narrow 1-0 victory against She Maroons in the FUFA Women’s Super League encounter played on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Hadijah Nandago’s strike was everything Kawempe Muslim needed to seal maximum points on the day.

In front of the huge crowd that was led by the school fraternity, Kawempe started strong sending several bodies upfront.

Agnes Nabukenya nearly fired the hosts ahead but his effort from the freekick bounced off the frame before Bridget Nabisaalu cleared her lines.

Before the first stanza came to an end, Samalie Nakacwa made a timely clearance to deny Joweria Babirye’s chip-over goalkeeper Juliet Adeke.

Nandago broke the deadlock with a weighed touch to guide the ball past Maroons custodian Esther Akujo in the 74th minute.

Nandago was quick to connect with Nakacwa’s long pass and this time round the ball found the back of the net after missing earlier on two occasions.

The victory cements Kawempe Muslim’s position on top of the log with 27 points while She Maroons are third with 16 points.

How they lined up

Kawempe Muslim XI: Juliet Adeke (GK), Phiona Nabulime, Jolly Kobusinge, Ritah Mushimire, Samali Nakacwa, Hadijah Nandago, Krusum Namutebi, Agnes Nabukenya, Yudaya Nakayenze, Mary Kabaculezi, Shakira Nankwanga

She Maroons XI: Esther Akujo (GK), Joweria Babirye, Kauthara Naluyima, Jackline Adong, Anitah Babirye, Bridget Nabisaalu, Racheal Nassimbwa, Lilian Veronica Masinde, Faith Apio, Lydia Najjunju, Immaculate Kizza

FUFA Women Super League | Results

UCU Lady Cardinals held Makerere in a goalless draw in the FUFA Women Super League at the Tear Gas Arena.

Right from the opening minutes, it was a fair share of possession as none of the sides took full charge of the game.

Six minutes to the halftime break, the hosts got a chance to open the scoring through Daphine Nalubowa but her effort in front of goal failed to get on target.

At halftime, it was goalless as the hosts were starting to knock on the door but the visitors’ backline stood tall and calm.

In the 48th minute, She Makerere’s custodian was involved in a head collision and was rushed to the hospital for quick attention.

Seven minutes later, Betinah Nagujja was sent off after a double retaliation on quick-footed forward Sandra Kisakye.

With a man less, the Lady Cardinals took full charge of the proceedings but were not lethal enough in front of goal.

At the end of the game, each team walked away with a point and a clean sheet.

The Lady Cardinals are fourth on the log with 13 points while Makerere University WFC is eighth on the 10-team log after playing 11 games in the ongoing campaign.

FUFA Women Super League | Results

Zainah Nandede was on target as Kampala Queens secured a 1-0 victory against Wakiso Hill in the FUFA Women’s Super League on Sunday morning.

In a game played at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, the visitors worked hard to see that they walked away with maximum points on the day.

Nandende nodded home off Catherine Nagadya’s freekick as the Queens of Soccer took the lead in the 10th minute of the game.

Amidst good football from both sides, the first half came to an end with Kampala Queens holding onto a narrow lead.

Wakiso Hill made a double change introducing Rashida Nankya and Sunday Giovana Aketowanga for Teopista Apino and Esther Anzoo.

Kampala Queens’ custodian Daisy Nakazito made a stellar save and denied Sylvia Kabene’s low drive before she followed the rebound to thwart it away from the line.

The victory keeps Kampala Queens in the second position with 23 points, one behind log leaders Kawempe Muslim after playing 10 games.

Agnes Nabukenya was once again on target as Kawempe Muslim secured a 1-0 victory against Uganda Martyrs in the FUFA Women Super League on Saturday.

In a game played at St Gerald Stadium, Nabukenya scored in the 28th minute to help her side bag maximum points on the day.

The visitors kept knocking on the door to double the lead but the hosts were calm and composed at the back.

In the 61st minute, Hadijah Babirye replaced Yudaya Nakayenze as Ayub Khalifa introduced fresh legs into the middle of the park.

At that juncture, the hosts took full charge of the game but were so wasteful where it mattered most.

With six minutes left on the clock, Allen Nassazi and Halima Kampi came on for Mary Kabacuulezi and Phionah Nabulime respectively.

The victory keeps Kawempe on top of the log with 24 points after playing their maiden game of the second round.

On the other hand, Uganda Martyrs are sixth on the log with 12 points in 10 outings.

Kawempe Muslim will return to action Sunday, February 25 as they visit Lady Doves in Masindi.

Asubo Gafford held Kampala Queens in a 0-0 draw in the FUFA Women Super League encounter played at Kampala Quality Grounds, Kisasi on Saturday.

The golden point continues to show how Asubo Gafford has greatly improved as the first round of the campaign came to an end.

Asubo Gafford also forced a goalless stalemate against table leaders Kawempe Muslim in yet another tight game.

It was a closely contested game where possession was evenly shared in the middle park thus creating limited chances at either goal.

In the 42nd minute, Kamiyat Naigaga forced Kampala Queens’ custodian Daisy Nakaziro into a full-stretch save thwarting the powerful effort away.

Four minutes past an hour of football, Catherine Nagadya’s effort rattled off the frame as the Queens of soccer nearly took the lead.

The point sends Asubo to the seventh position on the log with nine points while Kampala Queens are second with 20 points.

The first round has not been rosy for Kampala Queens since they have already dropped seven points while last season, they won all games at the same stage.

The teams will take a break before the second round gets underway on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

FUFA Women Super League | Result

Kawempe Muslim continued with their emphatic form with a 3-0 victory against Uganda Martyrs in the FUFA Women Super League on Sunday.

Jolly Kobusingye, Agnes Nabukenya and Hadijah Babirye were on target as Kawempe Muslim got hold of all points.

Kawempe turned up fresh and fired up seeking an early lead, Uganda Martyrs’ custodian Sharon Kaidu was brought to action as he palmed away Agnes Nabukenya’s close-range header.

Jolly Kobusingye fired the hosts ahead in the 18th minute with a left-footed rebounded effort as Uganda Martyrs struggled to get the ball out of their area.

Seven minutes later, Uganda Martyrs nearly levelled matters but Latifah Nakasi’s freekick rattled off the frame.

Kobusingye showed class and great anticipation after clearing Latifah Nakasi’s line off the line after going past goalkeeper Juliet Adeke.

With ten minutes to play, Nabukenya doubled the hosts’ lead with a stunning freekick after Hadijah Nandago was tripped at the edge of the box.

Second-half substitute Babirye sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a swift loop after being set up by Mary Kabaculezi in the penalty area.

The victory takes Kawempe to the top of the log with 21 points, two ahead of Kampala Queens who have a game in hand.