The 2025/2026 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League season will officially get underway on Friday with five-time champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC facing reigning champions Kampala Queens FC in the season opener.
The highly anticipated clash between the two title contenders will be played at Kawempe Muslim Ground at 4 pm.
With both teams strengthening their squads, the added quality of players will surely push each side to bring their best game, making it an intense encounter as it has been in the previous eight meetings. The Warriors have held an edge with five wins, while the Queens have won three times.
While speaking to the press on Wednesday during the 2025/26 season launch at the Finance Trust Bank head offices in Kampala, both coaches were ambitious and confident in their teams’ abilities to win the title.
Coach Ayub Khalifa believes the addition of striker Latifa Nakasi has boosted the team’s attacking options and that they are ready to collect maximum points against the Queens.
‘Our scoring rate was low last season. We only depended on Agnes Nabukenya for goals. We decided to go for Latifa Nakasi and we are a better team now. We want to win all 22 games while playing entertaining football for the fans,’ said Ayub Khalifa, Head Coach of Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
Defenders Amina Nakato and Asia Nakibuuka have also signed for the Warriors to fill the void left by Jolly Kobusingye, who joined rivals Kampala Queens FC.
On the other hand, Kampala Queens FC have lost several key players including reigning Player of the Year Zainah Nandede, who joined Simba Queens in Tanzania, and Shamira Nalugya, last season’s Most Valuable Player, who signed for FC Minsk in Belarus. The Queens will also be without goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro, who kept 16 clean sheets last season.
However, Kampala Queens FC Assistant Coach Sharon Kizza is unfazed by the departures, stating that they have recruited well and that the ultimate target is to win back-to-back titles.
‘Good players are made by coaches. We have recruited well and we are ready to pick maximum points from the Valley like we did last season. We respect them but we do not fear them,’ said Sharon Kizza, Assistant Head Coach of Kampala Queens.
The Queens’ squad has been boosted by the arrival of striker Joanita Ainembabazi, defenders Catherine Wujja and Marion Amangat, as well as the Zambian duo Precious Phiri and Square Maiwase, and goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu.
Both teams will have to deal with injuries to key players which could affect their dynamics and strategy. Warriors midfielder Shakira Nyinagihirwa is not yet fully fit for selection, while Wayodi Merciline and Kwatulira Winfred will be out for Kampala Queens.
Last season, each team managed to beat the other on the road. The Queens won 4-1 at the Valley, while the Warriors triumphed 2-1 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
Matchday One action will continue on Saturday 4th with two fixtures. The 2021/2022 champions She Corporate FC will host Uganda Martyrs High School FC at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The Sharks, who hired Burundian international Head Coach Inanahazwe Balyse, will be hoping to redeem their past glory after failing to impress in recent campaigns. For the Kidawalime girls, the target is a top-three finish, though this will be a challenge given the departure of key players Latifa Nakasi and goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu.
The other match of the day will see debutants St Noa Girls Zana FC make a long trip east to face Amus College WFC at Amus College Stadium. Head Coach Frank Anyau will hope to prove that last season’s impressive performance was not a one-off. Amus College WFC finished fourth last season and also won the FUFA Women’s Cup 2025. Newcomers St Noa Girls Zana FC equally performed strongly in the second division to earn promotion, finishing the season unbeaten. They will hope to maintain their place in the league with a strong start under new head coach Tonny Mawejje.
Matchday One will be rounded off with three fixtures on Sunday 5th. Lady Doves FC will be at home against Olila High School FC at Katusabe Ground. The former have a strong home record and have made Masindi a difficult place to visit, losing only five games at Katusabe Ground since 2021. The latter struggled last season and narrowly avoided relegation, finishing only two points above the drop. The Soroti-based side also lost key players Marion Amangat and Dorcus Lwalisa, and will have much work to do to avoid relegation this time.
Makerere University WFC will welcome Rines SS WFC at Makerere University Ground. The university side lost skipper Zaina Namuleme to Kenya Police Bullets, but Coach Fred Ndawula insists that players can be replaced. They have strengthened their squad with two promising forwards, Halima Kampi and Allen Nassazi, who are expected to combine well with Eva Naggayi. However, Coach Bright Nyanzi’s Rines side have a promising, energetic and youthful squad that plays as a unit and could spring a surprise. This promises to be an exciting fixture.
The final match of the opening weekend will see newcomers Asubo Ladies host She Maroons FC at Kampala Quality Ground. Asubo have reinforced their squad with the addition of defender Fatuma Nakasumba and midfielders Shakira Nalule and Prossy Nalumansi in a bid to retain their place in the top flight. The Maroons, meanwhile, boast experienced players such as Norah Alupo and Kauthara Naluyima, alongside new signing Lillian Mutuzo. Under new head coach Maxwell Ogwal, the Prison Sentries will be favourites to secure maximum points if they avoid complacency.
Match Day One
Friday 3rd October 2025
Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Vs Kampala Queens FC -Kawempe Muslim Ground
Kick Off: 4:00PM
Saturday 4th October 2025
She Corporate FC Vs Uganda Martyrs H/S WFC-FUFA TC-Njeru
Amus College WFC Vs St Noa Girls-Zana FC-Amus College Stadium
Sunday 4th October 2025
Asubo Ladies FC Vs She Maroons FC -Kampala Quality Ground
Lady Doves FC Vs Olila H/S WFC – Katusabe Ground
Makerere University WFC Vs Rines SS WFC-Makerere University Ground
KICK OFF FOR ALL WEEKEND GAMES IS 10:00 AM
