We are beginning to reach the decisive phase of the first round this season. As Matchday 8 looms, clubs are no longer feeling each other out, momentum is beginning to matter and every result feels more consequential. Six fixtures are spread across this weekend – two matches on Saturday and four on Sunday.
On Saturday, She Maroons FC host Kamapala Queens FC while Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC welcome Olila H/S WFC.
She Maroons will aim to get back to winning ways when they host Kampala Queens at Prison Ground, Luzira. The Queens are in top form, riding high on confidence as they come into this fixture. They are looking solid in all departments, from goal to attack. They will rely on their dynamic offense to get the desired result and keep pace with table leaders, kawempe Muslim ladies. But there is concern about their key player and league top scorer Kamiyati Naigaga, who is likely to a face late fitness taste after picking up an injury last time out. However, in She Maroons, they will face a formidable opponent that’s physical, hungry for a win, and unbeaten on home turf – they have the firepower to cause a major upset at home.
Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC host Olila H/S WFC at St Gerald Ground, Lubaga, aiming to turn their season around after last weekend’s setback. The Lubaga based side has been solid at home, and they will look to leverage that advantage to get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, Olila, still searching for their first win, will be hungry to end their winless streak. The soroti based side will pin their hopes on Captain Mary Allegonda, who’s been impressive so far, and a collective team effort to turn things around.
Matchday 8 will conclude on Sunday with 4 exciting fixtures, Kawempe travel to Masindi to face Lady Doves, She Corporate FC welcome Rines SS WFC, Asubo Ladies FC host St Noa while Makerere University visit Amus College WFC.
League leaders Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC make a long trip to Masindi to face Lady Doves FC at Katusabe Stadium. The warriors have been flawless so far, boasting an impressive 19 points from 21, with their first half dominance being a major factor. Their ability to kill off games early has been a key factor in their success, with all their wins this season seeing them ahead at the break – except for a 3-1 thrilling comeback against Olila, where they overturned a 1-0 deficit. They will hope to keep that flawless run intact against Lady Doves, who are riding high on confidence after securing their first win last weekend. The believers will bank on their lethal striker Resty Kobusobozi paired with home advantage to bring consistency to their game. Certainly, a tough test to the warriors awaits.
At FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, She Corporate will aim to steady the ship when host in-form Rines SS WFC. The sharks are in a bit of a lull at the moment while their opponents are better equipped now. She Corporate FC remains winless, and concerningly, they’ve failed to score in their last two fixtures while Rines SS is riding high on a two-game winning streak and back-to-back clean sheets. With the current form, this fixture is wide open, the shark’s midfield will need to play more progressive football if they hope to get the desired result. Meanwhile, Rines have been much happier to play direct football this season, and they will be looking to capitalize on that to keep their winning streak alive.
Elsewhere, Amus College WFC will hope to keep their momentum going with a home fixture against Makerere University WFC at Amus College stadium. They have a reputation of being tough to beat at home, and they will be looking to leverage that home advantage to get the result they need; however, they face a side that’s both physical and packed with individual brilliance. This promises to be a tightly contested match.
Meanwhile, Asubo Ladies FC, winless so far this season, will aim to turn their fortunes around when they host St Noa Girls-Zana FC at Kampala Quality Ground. Despite lack of wins, they have shown promise, especially at home. However, the visitors attacking prowess and firepower make them tough opponents and will aim to make it back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
