- Muteesa I Royal University 0-1 Ajax Queens
The 2017/18 FUFA Women Elite League officially kicked off on Saturday at the Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku.
Visitors Ajax Queens overcame Muteesa 1 Royal University 1-0 courtesy of Bridget Nabisalu’s goal on 40 minutes.
Nabisalu scored direct from a corner kick beating Muteesa 1 Royal University’s goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro at the near post during the exciting match.
It was an interesting game that witnessed either sides create a couple of goal scoring opportunities.
Ajax’s Carol Nakyanzi as well as the Mutesa duo of Betty Namataka and Habibah Nakayobyo were culprits on the sunny evening.
A relatively fair crowd watched the game, the only match played on Saturday.
FUFA third Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi was chief guest during the match.
FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, Executive committee member Hamid Juma, Margaret Kubingi (Uganda Women Football Association chairperson), Paul Ssali (Coaches delegate), Hadijah Namuyanja (FUFA Women football development officer), national team head coach Farida Bulega and Crested Cranes Ex-internationals attended.
The league returns on Sunday with four matches.
Team Line Ups:
Mutesa 1 Royal University XI: Daisy Nakaziro (G.K), Immaculate Nanswa, Carol Anyango, Margaret Namirimu, Stellah Namisango, Precious Najjemba, Margaret Birabwa, Habibah Nakayobyo, Betty Namataka, Favour Nambatya, Sharon Namatovu
Subs: Josephine Omalla, Joan Nabirye, Janet Thungu, Angellah Nakato, Irene Nakiroywa, Cicy Nakalawa, Sharifa Naiga
Manager: Fahad Sebyala
Head coach: Walusimbi
Ajax Queens XI: Pamela Nakayondo, Rachael Nalunga, Joan Nassali, Phiona Nabuuba, Annet Namwenge, Carol Nakyanzi, Bridget Nabisalu, Dorothy Nalukwago, Mary Piira, Rukia Namubiru, Phiona Wanyana
Subs: Grace Nakawa, Margaret Nalubega, Moreen Nangonzi, Gloria Namakula
Manager: Michael Natima
Match officials:
- Center Referee: Habiba Naigaga
- 1st Assistant Referee: Lydia Nantabo
- 2nd Assistant Referee: Amina Kayinza
- Match Assessor: Rose Rwamuyamba
Sunday 15th October, 2017
- Olila vs Eastern Heroes – Soroti
- She Corporate vs Gafford Ladies -MUBS
- Uganda Martyrs vs UCU Lady Cardinals -UMHS Lubaga
- Isra Academy vs She MAK – Kawempe
