Amus College WFC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by clinching their first-ever FUFA Women’s Cup title, edging Kawempe Muslim LFC 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Saturday at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
The sixth edition of the tournament concluded in dramatic fashion, with the decisive moment coming just two minutes from full time when Kawempe’s Samali Nakacwa inadvertently turned the ball into her own net under pressure from Amus forward Opisa Shalyne.
It was a deserved moment of celebration for the Bukedea-based side, who capped off a remarkable tournament run with a resolute and disciplined display in front of a decent crowd that responded to FUFA’s call for support with free stadium access.
The match itself was a cagey affair, with chances few and far between. Both sides cancelled each other out for large portions of the game, and Kawempe’s attempts to inject attacking energy with second-half substitutions—introducing Claire Kebirungi and later Adong Mebel—failed to break through a solid Amus backline.
Amus came closest to scoring in open play when Tamis Shafiga’s 67th-minute header sailed just over the bar. Seven minutes later, Kawempe’s Agnes Nabukenya played Nakagolo through on goal, but Amus goalkeeper Ritah Namukisa produced a brilliant save to keep the scores level.
As the match edged towards penalties, a late surge from Amus proved decisive. Shalyne Opisa’s relentless pressure in the Kawempe box forced an own goal from Nakacwa, sparking wild celebrations from the Amus bench and fans.
Adding a symbolic touch to the occasion, last year’s winning captain Aminah Nakato of She Corporate FC carried the trophy onto the pitch before at halftime and after fulltime passing the torch to a new champion and reinforcing the tradition of honour within the women’s game.
This final guaranteed a new winner, and Amus College WFC have now joined an exclusive list of FUFA Women’s Cup champions:
2017 – Olila High School WFC
2018 – UCU Lady Cardinals
2019 – Makerere University WFC
2023 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
2024 – She Corporate FC
2025 – Amus College WFC
Road to Glory – Amus College WFC
Their journey was anything but easy. A 2-1 away win over Isra Soccer Academy in the Round of 32 set the tone. They benefited from a walkover against Asubo Ladies, then edged Wakiso Hill WFC 3-2 in a thrilling quarterfinal. Their biggest statement came in the semifinals, where they stunned 2023 champions Uganda Martyrs Lubaga with a 4-2 aggregate win, spearheaded by standout performer Opisa Shalyne.
The four-time league champions looked destined for glory after dispatching Royal Dreamers, Makerere University, and defending champions She Corporate before overcoming St Noa Girls SS in the semifinals. But the elusive FUFA Women’s Cup title remains just out of reach.
Recognitions
Fair play Award- Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga
Golden Glove- Josephine Nambuya- Kawempe Muslim LFC
Top scorer- Latifa Nakasi (8goals)- Uganda Martyrs, Lubaga
MVP- Jovia Nakagolo- Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
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