Phiona Nabulime has enjoyed a successful 2025/26 season after helping FC Masar win both the Egyptian Women’s Premier League title and the Egypt Women’s Cup.
The Uganda Senior Women’s National Team midfielder described the campaign as one of growth, consistency and achievement after securing a domestic double and retaining the league title for a second successive season.
She also featured in the CAF Women’s Champions League where FC Masar reached the semi-finals, gaining valuable continental experience.
Nabulime said the season carried special meaning for her development.
She said ‘The season in Egypt has been very special for me’
She added ‘Winning both the league and the cup was a big achievement and defending the league title for the second time with Masar made it even more memorable. Playing in the CAF Women’s Champions League also helped me grow in experience and confidence. I can describe it as successful, challenging and full of growth’
The midfielder said the success reflects her hard work and discipline over the years.
She said ‘These two trophies mean everything to me at this stage of my career’
She added ‘They are a reward for hard work, discipline and sacrifice I have made over the years. Winning again shows consistency and growth at a high level in Egypt and in the CAF Women’s Champions League. It motivates me to keep improving and aiming higher in my career’
Since joining the Egyptian side from Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in 2024, Nabulime has highlighted the tactical and physical demands of football in Egypt.
She said ‘Adapting to football in Egypt was a very good experience for me because the game here is quite different from Uganda’
She added ‘There is strong focus on tactical preparation before matches. You already understand the opponent and the demands of the game before stepping on the pitch. This helps you improve technically and tactically’
She also pointed to the high standards of professionalism within the league and continental competitions.
She said ‘Football in Egypt is more tactical and physical compared to Uganda. There is a lot of video analysis, discipline, gym work and nutrition involved. The competition level is high especially in the CAF Women’s Champions League where the intensity is much greater. This has improved my work rate, fighting spirit and understanding of the game’
Looking ahead to Uganda’s upcoming Olympic qualifiers, Nabulime believes her experience abroad will benefit the national team.
She said ‘Playing abroad has taught me discipline, hard work and consistency’
She added ‘I have also learned how to handle high pressure games especially in the CAF Women’s Champions League. I want to bring that experience and mentality to help Uganda perform well in the Olympic qualifiers’
She summarised her season in one word as ‘Growth’
She said ‘This season challenged me mentally, physically and tactically and helped me discover the best version of myself. It also brought success through winning the league and the cup’
