The final match week of October takes centre stage this weekend with three fixtures on Saturday and three on Sunday. With three teams level on seven points at the summit, Matchday Four promises thrilling action that could play a big role in determining the monthly individual award winners.
On Saturday, Olila High School WFC host Rines SS WFC, St Noa Girls Zana FC entertain Makerere University WFC, while Uganda Martyrs High School WFC welcome Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
At St Gerlad’s Ground, Lubaga, Uganda Martyrs High School WFC who are winless after three matches face Kawempe Muslim Ladies who have shown great form so far and will be full of confidence. The in-form Latifah Nakasi’s return against her former team adds extra intrigue to this contest. The Warriors’ impressive tactical play led by the driving force of Agnes Nabukenya makes them a tough opponent for Uganda Martyrs who are still struggling for consistency. They have conceded eight goals in three games and this defensive frailty could prove costly against the Warriors’ attacking strength. However, the hosts’ familiarity with their opponents might give them the confidence to challenge and cause problems.
Olila High School WFC and Rines SS WFC face off at Olila Grounds in Soroti with both sides searching for their first win of the season. Olila, currently in the drop zone, will aim to use home advantage to climb out of the bottom places. They have found scoring difficult, managing only one goal in their last three matches. Rines, on the other hand, have shown attacking promise in recent games and will look to build on that momentum to claim three points. The game could be tense as neither side will want to go four matches without a victory.
Still on Saturday, St Noa Girls Zana FC will hope to bounce back and remain within reach of the early leaders when they host Makerere University WFC at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. Despite losing their previous game, the hosts showed plenty of attacking promise and will look to build on that confidence. With a talented squad featuring forwards Dorcas Lwalisa and Patricia Nayiga, they have the firepower to dominate at home. Makerere, however, come into the game with renewed confidence after securing a recent win. Their players have shown individual brilliance and will be eager to cause an upset and collect all three points.
Matchday Four will conclude on Sunday with three fixtures. Asubo Ladies FC host Kampala Queens FC, She Corporate FC welcome Amus College WFC, while She Maroons FC take on Lady Doves FC.
After a slow start to the campaign, Asubo Ladies FC face a tough test as they welcome Kampala Queens FC at Kampala Quality Ground. Having parted ways with Coach Kamya Swaleh this week, Asubo face the challenge of taking on the in-form Queens at a difficult moment. Kampala Queens have been dominant with a strong midfield partnership of Catherine Nagadya and Zaitun Namaganda capable of building play effectively through opponents. Their dynamic wing play adds to their creativity and attacking threat. All eyes will be on the current league top scorer Kamiyati Naigaga who is in unstoppable form and will hope to haunt her former club and add to her goal tally. Maximising goal difference could also prove vital for the Queens in this fixture.
Elsewhere, She Corporate FC will look to maintain their perfect home record when they host Amus College WFC at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru. The Sharks’ early season form has been impressive but this will be their biggest test so far as Amus College continue to show competitive spirit. If She Corporate FC can deliver another strong performance against Amus College, many will start to see them as genuine title contenders. They currently boast the meanest defence in the league, having conceded once in three matches and kept two clean sheets. That solidity could again be decisive in this contest.
At Prison Grounds, Luzira, She Maroons FC who have had a mixed start to the season take on Lady Doves FC who are eager to turn their campaign around. The Believers need to find a balance between defence and attack. Their scoring record is positive but they must tighten up at the back and avoid conceding from unforced errors. On the other hand, the Jailers will need to address their defensive weaknesses shown in the previous game if they are to mount a serious challenge. This fixture could go either way.
