The Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League Matchday Four delivered intense contests, late resistance and crucial points, with KCCA Women FC emerging from a five-goal thriller against Jinja United WFC, while defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC were held to a 2-2 draw in a four-goal thriller by AMUS College WFC.
At the MTN Omondi Stadium on Thursday, KCCA Women FC returned to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over Jinja United WFC, ending a run of back-to-back draws.
Jinja started brightly and nearly took the lead in the fourth minute, but KCCA capitalised on their first attempt on target as Joanita Ainembabazi found the net to put the hosts ahead.
KCCA grew into the game and doubled their advantage through Kamiyati Naigaga before Loyce Komugisha finished off a well-constructed team move for the third goal, with Kamiyati turning provider.
Jinja returned from the break with renewed determination and quickly pulled one back through Sharon Kaudha. The visitors continued to threaten and were rewarded again when Shakira Kasango scored to reduce the deficit to 3-2.
However, KCCA held on to secure maximum points despite Jinja’s late fightback. Yuster Kayesu was named Woman of the Match.
Reacting after the game, KCCA head coach Hamza Lutalo acknowledged that his side needed to improve, particularly in managing the second half after establishing a commanding lead.
Jinja United head coach Musafiri Abdulsamadu was encouraged by his team’s progress, pointing to the two goals against KCCA as evidence of their improvement.
‘Scoring two against KCCA WFC is a sign that we are improving,’ Abdulsamadu said.
He added that although Jinja had faced difficult opponents in their opening fixtures, his players were gradually adapting to the demands of the top flight.
At Phillip Omondi Stadium the following day, Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC and She Corporate FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Jesca Namanda gave She Corporate an early lead before Angel Auki Kigongo equalised in the fifth minute. Kigongo was named Woman of the Match.
On Saturday, She Maroons FC and St Noa Girls FC played out a goalless draw at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, with the result extending St Noa’s unbeaten start to the campaign. She Maroons settled for a point at home, while Immaculate Kizza earned the Woman of the Match accolade.
At AMUS College Stadium, the hosts held defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining encounter. Edinah Nasipwondi opened the scoring for AMUS before Agnes Nabukenya equalised for Kawempe. Substitute Charity Katusiime restored the hosts’ advantage, but Latifah Nakasi found the net to ensure the defending champions left with a point.
Kawempe finished the contest with ten players after Asia Nakibuuka was sent off. Shayline Ikalakala was named Woman of the Match.
At Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, URA Ladies FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Rines SS WFC. An own goal by Jovia Nakirya proved decisive as URA secured all three points. Lydia Nyandera was named Woman of the Match.
The matchday concluded at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Sunday, where Makerere University WFC secured a 1-0 victory over Lady Doves FC. Nabede Fungo scored the decisive goal in the first half to help Makerere return to winning ways, while Lady Doves were unable to find an equaliser. The result brought Matchday Four to a close, with Makerere claiming maximum points.
