Match week 11 promises intriguing action across six fixtures with teams battling for crucial points, title hopefuls aim to strengthen their positions, mid-table sides look to finish the half strongly, and those near the drop zone hope to steady their campaigns. It’s a decisive weekend that will shape the standings heading into the second round.
On Saturday, Makerere University WFC host Asubo Ladies FC, Rines SS WFC welcome Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Olila H/S WFC take on Amus College WFC while Kampala Queens entertain Lady Doves FC.
Rines SS WFC host league leaders Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in a fixture where both teams come in wounded after suffering defeats last time out, the result at the valley was proof that when you play with intensity, aggressive pressing and total conviction without the ball, you can grind out a result against the warriors. The hosts will likely lean on the same approach as they look to put up a fight at home, steady their season and climb back into the top half. On the other hand, the warriors will be eager to bounce back immediately to protect their slim lead over She Corporate. The experienced players in the warrior’s squad know what it takes to control the tempo and see out victories in tight games, but against a team like Rines, every squad member must possess that same elite situational awareness. They have the firepower in Agnes, Latifa and Dorcus Kisakye to get the result they need, but Rines will present a tough challenge on their home turf.
At MTN Omondi Stadium, Kampala Queens FC will be desperate to rediscover their solidity and fluidity when they host Lady Doves FC, who aim to build on last week’s dominant performance to continue steadying their campaign. It’s now impossible to ignore the Queens defensive vulnerabilities and lack of decisive action in the box. They are looking increasingly passive between the lines and it’s becoming a damaging trend in recent weeks. Firew’s side will hope to correct that and secure the much-needed win to keep the table leaders within sight. Catherine Nagadya has been impressive in recent weeks, and her influence will be key to igniting the Queens attacking intent as they push for the result they desperately need. For Lady Doves, much of the attention this season has rightly been on Resty Kobusobozi’s performance Infront of goal, the believers will hope she maintains her scoring form and combines it with the team’s collective movement to breach the queens defense and potentially cause an upset.
Meanwhile, Makerere University WFC buoyed with last week’s statement victory over league leaders Kawempe Muslim face off with Asubo Ladies FC at Makerere University Ground. With home advantage on their side, the university side will aim to build on that momentum, leaning once again on individual brilliance that has often proved pivotal in tight moments. However, the league has shown that underdogs can unsettle any side that switches off, and Asubo Ladies will arrive determined to break their winless run.
At Amus College Stadium, Amus College WFC welcome Olila H/S WFC, the hosts have been consistently formidable at home turf, turning their pitch one of the toughest places for visiting teams, their intensity and sharp transitions will be pivotal as they look to extend that dominance and push for stability in the top positions, however, Olila showed clear signs of improvement last week despite defeat. That performance will give them belief that they can compete against Amus College and cause a potential upset.
On Sunday, She Corporate FC travel to the capital to face St Noa Girls Zana FC while Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC host She Maroons FC.
St Noa Girls-Zana FC host a resurgent She Corporate at Muteesa II Stadium in a contest that promises intensity and tactical discipline on both ends, the sharks head into this fixture in impressive form, having won their last three games. They have shown confidence and if the energy in their camp is anything to go by, this could be a significant day in the title race. The sharks will once again look to the influential duo of Jesca Namanda and Sandra Kisakye, whose consistency and attacking spark have been central to the team’s recent form. However, the balyse’s side have an issue with switching off when in the lead – an issue that could prove costly against St Noa, one of the most interesting and exciting teams to watch at home in the league. They are excellent in attack and have shown great promise. The hosts will put their hope in Patricia Nayiga and Esther Babirye to deliver the spark needed and secure a positive result. Elsewhere, Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC and She Maroons FC will face off at St Gerald Ground, Lubaga. The host’s attacking structure has shown improvement in recent games, they continue to blend experience with youthful energy and will be looking to secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season. But that won’t come easy, as they are facing a side that arrives with momentum after a string of strong performances, the prison sentries have steadily grown into the season. Their ability to remain compact and strike with precision has been pivotal in recent weeks, they will be eager to end the first round on a positive NOTE.
