After an opening weekend full of goals, another round of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League action is upon us, with six fixtures evenly spread across Saturday and Sunday. This weekend promises an intriguing mix of early statement matches and testing away trips that are likely to deliver even more excitement than Matchday One.
On Saturday, defending champions Kampala Queens FC host Makerere University WFC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, while Kawempe Muslim Ladies travel east to face Olila High School WFC. The third fixture will see Rines SS WFC welcome Asubo Ladies FC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. All matches kick off at 10:00 am.
Kampala Queens FC and Makerere University WFC both come into this fixture eager to secure their first victory of the season, having drawn against Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Rines SS WFC respectively. Kampala Queens will look to capitalise on their home advantage, relying on midfielders Zaitun Namaganda and Kamiyat Naigaga to dictate play and create opportunities for forwards Shamusa Najjuma and Catherine Nagadya. However, they could be without winger Peace Muduwa, who is preparing for her national examinations on Monday.
Makerere University will aim to remain compact and organised while exploiting transitions and set pieces. Skipper Josephine Ndagire and Halima Kampi will be key in ensuring discipline and structure, while the team’s collective defensive approach could make them difficult to break down. Their threat from dead-ball situations will be a major asset as they attempt to frustrate the hosts.
Rines SS WFC will look to build on the point they picked up away to Makerere University last weekend, while Asubo Ladies FC seek to recover from a heavy 5–0 defeat to She Maroons FC. Matches between mid-table sides this early in the season are often open contests, but Asubo will need to tighten their defence after a poor start. The hosts will depend on the creativity of Phiona Arach, who remains a constant threat in the final third, while the visitors will likely depend on long balls and counterattacks to gain an advantage.
Olila High School WFC will host Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at Olila Ground. The hosts earned a valuable point away to Lady Doves FC, while the Warriors were held to a 1–1 draw by Kampala Queens FC. Kawempe are favourites, with midfielders Agnes Nabukenya and Krusum Namutebi expected to create scoring chances for Latifa Nakasi. However, they will face a disciplined Olila defence led by the centre-back pairing of Lonah Alupo and Harriet Adubango. The hosts are known to be resilient at home and could cause problems for any opponent on their day.
Matchday Two will conclude on Sunday with three fixtures. Early table leaders She Maroons FC and She Corporate FC will face off in Luzira, while St Noa Girls Zana FC and Uganda Martyrs High School WFC play their first home league games against Lady Doves FC and Amus College WFC respectively.
The encounter between She Maroons FC and She Corporate FC at the Prisons Grounds in Luzira is arguably the highlight of the weekend. Both teams began the season impressively, with She Maroons winning 5–0 away to Asubo Ladies FC and She Corporate defeating Uganda Martyrs 4–1. The Jailers will depend on their attacking trio of Captain Norah Alupo, Lillian Kasuubo and Lillian Mutuuzo, whose rotations and understanding could test the visitors’ defence. The Sharks, on the other hand, will rely on the firepower of Sandra Kisakye, star striker Jesca Namanda and Babra Adweru, supported by Rebecca Nakato and Leticia Nakyeyune. With both sides boasting strong attacking options, defensive organisation will be crucial, and tacticians Maxwell Okello and Inanahazwe Balyse will need to make key decisions on team shape, marking and pressing.
At Wankulukuku Stadium, St Noa Girls Zana FC will host Lady Doves FC. Both teams seek their first win of the season after sharing points in their opening fixtures. St Noa drew 1–1 with Amus College WFC, while Lady Doves were held to a goalless draw by Olila High School WFC. This encounter promises to be competitive, with individual brilliance on both sides. Dorcus Lwalisa will be pivotal for the hosts, while the Believers will look to Resty Kobusoboozi for inspiration in attack. Playing their first-ever home league match, St Noa will be motivated to register a historic victory.
At St Gerald’s Ground in Lubaga, Uganda Martyrs High School WFC will host Amus College WFC. The hosts aim to recover from a 4–1 defeat to She Corporate FC, while the visitors will build on a 1–1 draw against St Noa Girls. Amus College possess strong attacking options in Shayline Opisa and Namataka Esther, who will lead their pursuit of an away victory. For Uganda Martyrs, the key will be to close spaces between the lines and take chances when they come. Players such as Brenda Munyana and Nusulah Nakintu will be vital if the hosts are to secure a positive result at home.
