FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens has announced a three-lady team as the new leadership ahead of the upcoming season.

Kampala Queens have confirmed Shamirah Nalugya as the team’s first captain replacing goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro.

Nakaziro was appointed the club captain in the previous campaign to replace long term serving Zaina Namuleme.

This comes after goalkeeper Nakaziro has declined a chance to sign a new contract at the club.

Still about the new leadership, defender Jamila Nabulime and Zaina Nandede will be assistant and second assistant respectively.

The Queens of Soccer will kick start the FUFA Women Super League on Friday, September 27 against Wakiso Giants WFC at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

After two and a half years of being Kampala Queens captain, Zainah Namuleme has decided to step down from the role.

Namuleme expressed his gratitude to the Lugogo-based side but also wished her successor all the best as the journey unfolds.

“Today I cease to be the captain of this club. It has been a great honour to serve as the captain of Kampala Queens Football Club,” she stated.

“I thank the club for giving me a special opportunity to serve in the best way possible,” she added.

Namuleme took over the role from Fauzia Najjembe at the start of the 2021/22 season. Najjemba had earlier replaced Aisha Namukisa.

Under her reign, Kampala Queens won their maiden FUFA Women Super League trophy in the previous season after coming so close in the 2021/22 campaign.

“Me and my fellow players and the new captain will play our hearts out to achieve our ultimate target of defending our league title this season.”

“I strongly believe the club’s armband will be in safe hands and I wish our new skipper the very best in all her endeavours,” she concluded.

Kampala Queens lie second on the log with 24 points, three behind log leaders Kawempe Muslim.

They will be taking on Rines SS WFC on Sunday, April 7 as they return to action shortly after a one-all draw against the UCU Lady Cardinals.

• FUFA Women Super League – Results
• Asubo Gafford 0-0 Kampala Queens

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 42^nd 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.

Charles ‘Kadidi’ Ssenyange has departed from FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens.

The development was confirmed through a document released on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

“Kampala Queens has agreed with the head coach Mr Samuel Charles Ssenyange Nsaziro to end his service with immediate effect,” the statement reads.

CHANGE OF THE TECHNICAL STAFF. #QueensOfSoccer: pic.twitter.com/27ORW0qOFv

— KAMPALA QUEENS WFC (@FcKampala) December 23, 2023

Ssenyange replaced Hamza Lutalo who had previously won the recently concluded FWSL title.

Kampala Queens’ reshuffle will see Ssenyange’s technical team relieved from duty apart from assistant coach Tonny Mawejje, team doctor Ronald Mutebi and camp manager Cissy Nakiguba.

Reports indicate that Ssenyange will be replaced with Charles Ayiekoh who also doubles as Crested Crested assistant head coach.

Kampala Queens return to action in January and their assignment will be against Kawempe Muslim.

FUFA Women Super League side Kampala Queens has released two players; Grace Aluka and Margaret Kunihira.

The development of releasing the two players was confirmed via the club’s social media on Saturday.

The two players are set to join Tanzania outfit Ceasiaa Queens in a move to become professional footballers.

“We wish you the best Margret Kunihira. Thank you for the amazing memories we have shared together. We wish you the best in your new home,” the club statement read.

Unlike Kunihira, Aluka has struggled to have playing time at the club since switching sides from Olila High School. The move to Tanzania will give her a chance to his career she was gradually sinking.

“Everyone at the palace wishes you all the best. Thank you Grace for the memories, we wish you all the best in your next chapter,” the statement also wished Aluka the best.

After playing four games into the ongoing campaign, Kampala Queens are still at the summit of the log with 10 points.

Kampala Queens will return to action on Wednesday, January 3 as they host Kawempe Muslim at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers

Kampala Queens 1-1 CBE FC

Zainah Nandede scored late as Kampala Queens and CBE shared spoils in a one-all draw at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Friday.

It was the second time for Kampala Queens to drop points after earlier falling in a 2-1 loss to Burundi’s Buja Queens.

In the second minute, Loza Abera Geinore rounded off Kampala Queens goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro before she tapped into an empty net.

Mesay Temesgen Tanga released a defense-splitting pass sighting Loza and CBE’s captain made no mistake from close range.

Twelve minutes later, Elizabeth Nakigozi delivered a darling cross into the area but Hasifah Nassuna was late hence missing a clear-cut chance.

Aregash Kalsa Tadese was a thorn in Kampala Queens’ defense line as her pace was too much to handle but her delivery was often weak.

Charles Samuel Nsaziro introduced Zainah Nandede to replace Rwadan forward Imanizabayo Florence creating more pace upfront.

Hadija Nandago and Shamirah Nalugya replaced Nassuna and Matama Damali.

Fazila Ikwaput nearly gave Kampala Queens a leveller after beating the goalkeeper but defender Berka Amare Dagne cleared her lines.

Kampala Queens came close once again but Catherine Nagadya and Nandago failed to communicate after Ikwaput set up searching the duo.

In the 76th minute, Loza released Medina Awol on the left flank who laid a cut back but the captain’s resultant effort went slightly above the frame.

The draw keeps CBE’s top of the log while Kampala Queens are second with four points having played three games.

How they lined up

Kampala Queens XI: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Patricia Akiror, Lukiya Namubiru, Damali Matama, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Hasifah Nassuna, Elizabeth Nakigozi, Fazila Ikwaput, Florence Imanizabayo

CBE FC XI: Bargena Tarikua (GK), Koak Nyabuonyi, Teizita Weldemeskel, Berka Amare, Kalsa Tadese, Senaf Wakuma, Aymeku Tadesse, Tanga Mesay, Nardos Getenet, Emebet Asfaw

• CAF Women Champions League Qualifiers
• Kampala Queens 1-2 Buja Queens

Kampala Queens fell to Buja Queens 2-1 in a CAF Women Champions League Zonal Qualifier played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Tuesday.

The Queens of Soccer will now switch focus to the two remaining games as they seek to qualify out of the group if they are to keep their chance of qualifying for the continental stage.

Margret Kunihira tried her luck from a distance with a powerful effort but he failed to find the target in the eighth minute.

In the 21st minute, Topister Sifuma effortlessly nodded home Elizabeth Wambui’s lofted cross thus placing Buja Queens into the lead.

Six minutes later Shakira Nyinagahira cut back in front of the goal searching for Hasifa Nassuna but Buja’s Emeliana Isaya cleared her line.

Kampala Queens goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro gave away the ball but Wambui failed to find the target with an empty at her disposal.

Right at the start of the second half, Catherine Nagadya forced Buja Queen’s custodian Monica Karambu into a save for Kampala Queens’ corner kick.

Karambu was at it again as he palmed away Hassifa Nassuna’s venomous shot. Kampala Queens committed bodies as they continued to search for a leveller.

Seven minutes into the second stanza, Situma completed a brace. Nakaziro saved the forward’s earlier header but Situma scored on the rebound.

Shakira Nyinagahirwa nearly gave the hosts a consolation but her header hardly found the target even after beating the goalkeeper.

In the 83rd minute, Elizabeth Nakigozi halved Kampala Queens’ deficit with a powerful freekick that left goalkeeper Karambu stranded.

It will be the first loss for Samuel Nsanziro’s troops who won their opening game.

How they lined up

Kampala Queens XI: Daisy Nakaziro (Gk), Samalie Nakacwa, Sumaya Komuntale, Asia Nakibuuka, Lukiya Namubiru, Zainah Namuleme, Hasifah Nasuna, Shamirah Nalugya, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Fazila Ikwaput, Margret Kunihira

Buja Queens XI: Monica Karambu (Gk), Ally Nguruwe, Lydia Okoth, Vivian Odhiambo, Angeline Keza, Elizabeth Wambui, Diana Wacera, Ruth Ingosi, Asha Djafari, Emelina Isaya Ndimu,

FUFA Women Super League defending champions Kampala Queens FC has officially announced Charles Sam ‘Kadidi’ Nsanziro Ssenyange as their head coach.

Kadidi will be the head coach of Kampala Queens until 2025 after signing a two-year employment contract.

Kadidi replaces Hamza Lutalo who guided the club to last year’s league title.

The confirmation comes in shortly after the gaffer was released by his former side KCCA FC where he was among the assistants of Morley Byekwaso and later Jackson Mayanja.

“Kampala Queens FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Nsanziro Sam Charles Ssenyange as head coach,” the statement via the club’s official website partly read.

“He is a CAF B licensed coach, played for KCCA for over seven years between 1988 and 1994,” the statement added.

Kadidi will be deputised by Tonny Mawejje as first assistant as well as Shafic Mutebi who will take up the role of second assistant.

During the unveiling, Kadidi preached teamwork noting it’s a foundation for success.

“With football, teamwork brings change when you are all in the same mind of the journey,” Ssenyange revealed.

“Moving forward it’s the results that matter a lot but you have to first work. Girls do not differ so much from boys football but it’s all about the mental strength and how you approach players,” he added.

Kampala Queens are preparing for CAF Women’s Champions Zonal Qualifiers CECAFA that will he held with the boarders from August 13 to 30.

Kampala Queens Full technical team.

Senyange Charles – Head Coach
Tonny Mawejje – 1st Assistant coach
Shafic Mutebi – 2nd Assistant coach
Kawooya Sowedi- Goalkeepers Coach
Apollo Nakibinge – Fitness & conditioning trainer
Cissy Nakiguba- Team Manager
Mutebi Ronald – Team doctor
Harriet Nakuuba – Physiotherapist
Ssentumbwe Arafat – Kits Manager.

FUFA Women’s Super League side Kampala Queens FC has unveiled defender Patience Nabulobi.

Nabulobi joins the Queens of Soccer from Uganda Martyrs Lubaga Women Football Club.

“Kampala Queens FC gladly announces the signing of defender Patience Nabulobi from Uganda Martyrs,” a statement partly read.

“Patience Nabulobi is a Queen. Welcome to the palace Queen Patience,” the statement added.

The defender has penned down a three-year employment contract with Kampala Queens that will keep her at the palace till 2026.

Nabulobi was so instrumental as her former side lifted FUFA Women’s Cup earlier this year. It was the second time she lifted it after winning it with She Makerere in 2019.

She will be the second player crossing from Lubaga to the palace joining Catherine Nagadya who did so earlier on.

The reigning league champions have already confirmed the acquisition of Shakirah Nyinagahirwa, Hadijah Nandago and Samalie Nakacwa on loan and Fazila Ikwaput on a permanent basis.

Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC and FUFA Women Super League champions Kampala Queens have tied the knot which will see them enter marriage for a period of three years.

The partnership will get underway on Saturday, July 1 and end on June 30, 2026. The development was revealed on Tuesday, June 20.

“KCCA Football Club and Kampala Queens Football Club have entered into partnership for a period of three years,” the document partly read.

“The partnership has KCCA FC agreeing to take on Kampala Queens FC as a sole Women Football team while equally, Kampala Queens take on KCCA FC as its sole men’s team for all official engagements including FUFA, CAF, and FIFA competitions,” it continued.

Kampala Queens’ new official home is now the MTN Omondi Stadium switching from IUIU Ground in Kabojja where they played their last game against the Lady Doves.

“The partnership will also see KCCA FC provide technical knowledge exchange to Kampala Queens FC’s technical team intermittently for the growth of the game of football in the country.”

KCCA FC will be part of the CAF Confederation Cup and among the requirements in the tournament is having a women’s football club.

While the Queens of Soccer will also be taking part in the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers as they seek a slot into the CAF Women’s Champions League.