The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has successfully conducted the draw for the seventh edition of the FUFA Women’s Cup, confirming fixtures and the competition format ahead of kickoff.
The draw was held on Monday, 13 April 2026 and broadcast live on FUFA TV, with former Crested Cranes captain Christine Wanyana serving as draw assistant under the supervision of FUFA Competitions Director Shawn Mubiru.
Wanyana underscored the significance of the competition in advancing the women’s game, noting that such opportunities were limited during her playing days.
‘This is a great platform for the growth of women’s football. We did not have such opportunities during our time, and with more teams now coming on board, I expect a highly competitive tournament,’ she said.
Shawn Mubiru, the FUFA Competitions Director, confirmed that the competition will begin with the preliminary phase involving 32 teams on 19 April 2026. He explained that clubs from the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League and Regional Leagues will participate using their respective licences, while non-league teams will be issued licences to take part. He added that all matches will be played on grounds with a green surface.
He further outlined the format of the competition, stating that matches from the preliminary stage up to the round of 16 will be played as one-legged ties, with tied matches proceeding directly to kicks from the penalty mark. The 8 winners from Round Two meet the 8 returning previous Quarter-Finalists that include Amus College WFC (Cup Winners), Kampala Queens FC, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga FC, She Corporate FC, St. Noa Girls FC, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Lady Doves FC and She Maroons FC.
Quarterfinal matches will also be one-legged but will include extra time before penalties if required.
The semifinals will be played on a home-and-away basis with the away goals rule applied, and if teams remain level after both legs, penalties will determine the winner. The final will be played at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba.
Round one – preliminary phase
The opening round will feature 32 teams drawn from the FUFA Women Super League, FUFA Women Elite League and Regional Leagues, as well as one non-league side. The draw was conducted using two pots, with Pot A comprising regional and selected Elite League teams and Pot B consisting of FUFA Women Super League and top Elite League teams. Pot A teams will host the ties.
Round of 32 fixtures:
Sheema Girls vs UPDF WFC
Kangulumira Public vs She Maroons FC
Uganda Martyrs High School JT vs Rines SS WFC
Lamancia Women vs FC Tooro Queens
Lady Eagles FC vs URA Ladies
HighWay Ladies vs PISGBC Queens
Buhimba Lady Saints FC vs Makerere University WFC
Police WFC vs Pabo United WFC
Nansana Women FC vs BUL WFC
Shammah Queens vs Jinja United WFC
Dream Girls FC vs Asubo Ladies FC
Ateker WFC vs Lira City Queens
Kick It Women FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals FC
Buddo Christian FC vs Boni Consili Girls FC
Buheesi Valley FC vs Olila H/S WFC
Watoto Ladies FC vs She Kasese WFC
Round two
Winner 8 vs Winner 7
Winner 13 vs Winner 10
Winner 5 vs Winner 3
Winner 12 vs Winner 1
Winner 16 vs Winner 4
Winner 2 vs Winner 14
Winner 11 vs Winner 15
Winner 9 vs Winner 6
Round of 16
Winner 17 vs Winner 22
Winner 18 vs Winner 24
St Noa Girls FC vs Winner 23
Wakiso Hills FC vs She Corporate FC
Winner 20 vs Lady Doves FC
Winner 19 vs Amus College WFC
Kampala Queens FC vs Winner 21
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC vs Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC
Quarterfinals
Winner 31 vs Winner 27
Winner 25 vs Winner 30
Winner 29 vs Winner 26
Winner 32 vs Winner 28
Semifinals
Winner 34 vs Winner 36
Winner 33 vs Winner 35
Final
Venue: FUFA Stadium, Kadiba
