Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC moved to the top of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League table after defeating St Noa Girls FC 1-0 on Matchday Five, ending the hosts’ unbeaten start to the season.
Aidah Namuwonge scored the decisive goal in the 46th minute, shortly after the restart, to hand Uganda Martyrs a crucial away victory and inflict St Noa’s first defeat of the campaign.
The goal also ended St Noa’s impressive defensive record, having kept a clean sheet in their opening league matches.
St Noa pushed for an equaliser and came close in the 81st minute when Marion Serenge rounded the goalkeeper. However, Gloria Namugerwa produced a crucial goal-line clearance to preserve Uganda Martyrs’ lead.
Uganda Martyrs held on for all three points, with Sharon Kanyiginya named Woman of the Match following an outstanding defensive performance.
Head coach Edward Kasozi praised his players for executing their game plan.
‘I’m proud of the girls. They stuck to our game plan, defended as a unit and took their chance in front of goal. We are taking it game by game,’ Kasozi said.
St Noa assistant coach Rajab Mugweri acknowledged that his side had been punished for a costly error.
‘We did well throughout the game, but one mistake cost us. We will regroup, learn from it and work towards a response,’ Mugweri said.
At Katusabe Stadium on Saturday, Lady Doves FC and KCCA Women FC played out a goalless draw. Dorcus Kwikiriza was named Woman of the Match for Lady Doves.
Rines SS WFC and Makerere University WFC also shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Nakato Patricia scored for Makerere before Rashida Nankya equalised for Rines. Phiona Namukose earned the Woman of the Match accolade for Makerere.
At Prime Vocational Institute, Jinja United WFC suffered a 2-1 home defeat to She Maroons FC. Lillian Katooke and Lillian Mutuuzo scored for the visitors, while Shakira Kasango netted for Jinja United. Kasango was subsequently named Woman of the Match.
Sunday’s fixture at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, saw She Corporate FC and AMUS College WFC draw 1-1. Titi Leticia Nakyeyune gave She Corporate the lead before Jazira Amiya equalised for AMUS. Lukiya Namubiru was named Woman of the Match for She Corporate.
The result marked She Corporate’s second consecutive draw as the league continued after five matchdays.
The Matchday Five fixture between Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and URA Ladies FC was postponed due to Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC’s participation in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.
