Match week seven delivered mixed results with plenty of excitement, thrilling goals, maiden wins and tough losses. Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Kampala Queens triumphed while Lady Doves secured their maiden victory. Here is the full round-up of the weekend’s action.
Kawempe win six on the bounce with a maiden victory over Amus
Kawempe edged Amus College WFC 2–1 at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. A strike by Agnes Nabukenya and an own goal by Amiya Jazirah secured the Warriors’ first win over Amus College, but a late consolation by Aujat Doreen denied them a fourth consecutive clean sheet.
The Warriors delivered another outstanding performance led by a magnificent display from Woman of the Match Agnes Nabukenya. They registered a sixth consecutive win. A key factor in this run is Ayub Khalifa’s tactic of overloading the midfield with four or five players to create more attacking space and make it difficult for opponents to defend. The partnership of Agnes and Dorcus Kisakye has clicked and they are troubling opponents. The front three of Latifa, Jovia and Asia look slick and confident in the final third.
The league leaders made a bright start, with a powerful free kick by Agnes Nabukenya deflecting off Amiya Jazirah for an own goal at the quarter-hour mark to give them a 1–0 lead at the break.
Upon the restart, the Warriors kept their momentum, dominated possession and doubled their lead with ten minutes to go. It was a classic Kawempe goal. Latifah, Dorcus, Krusum and Agnes worked the ball well, exchanged passes and Agnes unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the box to score her fourth goal of the season.
A late surge by the visitors saw them pull one back in stoppage time through Aujat Doreen, but the Warriors held on to win 2–1.
Catherine Nagadya shines in third consecutive win for Kampala Queens
Kampala Queens FC coasted to a 2–0 win over Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC in driving rain on Sunday morning at MTN Omondi Stadium.
Kampala Queens have improved in recent weeks and this is mainly because Firew Asefa has found his winning team. He has named the same starting XI for the three previous games, making only one change on Sunday with Peace Muduwa replacing Teddy Najjuma in the starting XI. This tweak has sparked three consecutive wins and three consecutive clean sheets. Gloria Namakula has not conceded since replacing Sharon Kaidu in goal.
The Queens got off to a flying start through former Uganda Martyrs player Catherine Nagadya who delivered a majestic performance with a brace. She scored a penalty in the 14th minute and added another on the stroke of half time. She has now scored five goals this season and is only one behind league top scorer and teammate Kamiyati Naigaga.
In the second half, the hosts pushed for more goals but the visitors held firm.
The result highlighted how the Queens have found their top gear. They dominate possession, compress space and use the speed of their front three to attack quickly. They sit second on the table, only two points behind league leaders Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Makerere hold She Corporate
Makerere University WFC and She Corporate FC settled for a goalless draw at Makerere University Ground.
In the build-up to this game, the pressure was on She Corporate FC to bounce back from last week’s 2–0 defeat to Kawempe, but they struggled to play with confidence and resorted to long balls, a contrast to their attacking flair in the first month of the league.
Fred Ndawula’s homework paid off. Makerere’s tactics led by Josephine Ndagire denied the Sharks midfield the freedom to play progressive football. Woman of the Match Phiona Catherine Namukose and Nambozo formed an outstanding centre-half partnership and proved pivotal, keeping the Sharks’ main striker Jesca Namanda quiet throughout.
Makerere gained momentum in the final thirty minutes after introducing winger Namiiro Noeline, but a golden chance slipped away when Halima Kampi failed to head home with goalkeeper Molly Naava already beaten.
‘We have lost two points. We were a better team and deserved to win but the late miss proved costly,’ Fred Ndawula told this website after the game.
She Corporate FC are now five points off the pace and have a psychological mountain to climb.
‘It is frustrating that we are not scoring. We are going to focus a lot on that area in training. We need to create more scoring opportunities,’ She Corporate FC assistant coach Pande Cifu said about the Sharks’ goal drought.
Lady Doves, Rines SS WFC and St Noa pick vital wins
Lady Doves FC registered a breakthrough win after a 3–1 victory over Asubo Ladies FC at Katusabe Ground, marking a turning point in their campaign. Last season’s top scorer Resty Kobusoboozi delivered individual brilliance with a brace and now has five goals. Dorcus Kwikiriza scored the other goal while Bridget Nabayaza netted Asubo’s consolation. The Lady Doves star player was named Woman of the Match.
At Olila Ground, St Noa Girls-Zana secured a 2–0 win over Olila H/S WFC to end a three-game drought where chances did not translate into points. Woman of the Match Patricia Nayiga and Babirye Kasongo each scored to give the visitors a well-deserved win, their first on the road this season.
At Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, a strike by Yasmeen Nalukwago guided Rines SS to a second consecutive victory over She Maroons FC. Coach Nyanzi Bright will be pleased with his team’s defensive improvement after keeping back-to-back clean sheets. The result highlighted She Maroons’ ongoing struggles on the road. Rines SS star player Justine Ayerango was named Finance Trust Bank Woman of the Match.
