The 2024/25 season concluded in different months, and numerous Ugandan female footballers who play their trade outside the country fared remarkably well.
Over 30 players contributed to their teams’ successes, helping them win trophies, achieve promotion, stave off relegation, and secure individual awards, among other notable accomplishments.
Here are some of the standout names from the concluded season.
Resty Nanziri – East Bengal
Crested Cranes striker Resty Nanziri played a pivotal role in East Bengal’s Indian Women Super League title triumph.She scored six goals and registered one assist in 13 games, delivering a tremendous performance that significantly contributed to East Bengal’s success.
Sandra Nabweteme – Santos Laguna
Regarded as one of the greatest Ugandan female players of all time, Sandra Nabweteme scored seven goals and made five assists for Santos Laguna.
Since joining the team in 2024, Nabweteme has endeared herself to Mexican fans, particularly Santos Laguna supporters.
She has already returned to Mexico for preseason preparations ahead of the new season.
Daphine Nyayenga – Fortuna Hjørring
Crested Cranes goalkeeper Daphine Nyayenga was an integral part of the Fortuna Hjørring squad that secured a double, winning both the Danish Women’s Super League and Cup titles.
Although she did not feature in any games, Nyayenga’s role extended beyond playing, as she was appointed to a coaching position within the academy’s technical team.
Her team successfully qualified for the UEFA Women’s Champions League playoffs.
Fauzia Najjemba – Dynamo Moscow
The speedy forward had a promising start to the season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in the first five games.Unfortunately, she suffered a knee injury that kept her sidelined for the remainder of the season. Najjemba returned to action in June 2025.
Fazila Ikwaput – Gokulam Kerala
The prolific Crested Cranes striker netted 24 league goals and registered one assist in 14 games.She claimed the Golden Boot award and played a crucial role in helping her team finish second in the table.
Phiona Nabulime – FC Masar
After captaining Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC to the 2023/24 League title triumph, Nabulime joined Egyptian giants FC Masar in January 2025.She played a crucial role in the team’s Egyptian Women’s Super League title win, featuring in nine league games and two cup games, registering two assists.
Juliet Nalukenge – 1207 Antalya Spor
The 2019 FUFA Best Female Player of the Year scored a winning goal in the semifinals of the playoffs, helping Antalya Spor secure promotion to the Turkish Women’s Super League.
Nalukenge joined the Turkish side after a brief stint with Kayseri Gençlerbirliği.
Aminah Nababi – Sethu Women FC
Nababi scored seven goals and registered two assists in 14 league games, becoming the club’s top scorer in her first season in the Indian Super League after winning the FUFA Women’s Cup top scorer and MVP award with Rines SS WFC in 2024.
Ruth Aturo – Tausi FC
The goalkeeper guided Tausi FC to Tanzanian Women Super League promotion, playing six games and registering six clean sheets since joining the team in 2025.
Bridget Nabisalu – Modern Sport
Nabisalu played 18 league games, scoring five goals and providing four assists, contributing to nine goals in the process.
Her versatility as a defender has made her a key member of the club.
Damalie Matama and Lillian Mutuzo – Yei Joint Stars
The former Kampala Queens duo scored a goal each in the last game, helping Yei Joint Stars lift the South Sudanese Women Super League title and qualify for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal Qualifiers.
Hadijah Nandago – Sethu Women FC
Nandago joined Sethu Women FC from Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in 2025 and played the second round of the Indian Women’s Super League, netting four goals and two assists in just seven games.
Shadia Nankya – Dallas Trinity (Loan)
The tall and experienced defender Shadia Nankya joined National Women’s Super League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit in February 2025 on a two-year employment contract with an option for extension.
This mega and dream career deal marked a significant milestone in Nankya’s career.She was later loaned to Dallas Trinity, where she hasn’t featured much but is expected to rejoin her primary club ahead of the new season.
Vanessa Karungi – Nordsjaelland Women
The modern goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi missed the entire season due to injury but has started rehabilitation.She will be part of Nordsjaelland’s squad that will play the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League playoffs.
Other Notable Mentions
Joan Nabirye – Trabzonspor
Phionah Nabbumba – Midtjland
Margret Kunihira – Ceasia Queens
Ritticia Nabbosa – Simba Queens
Lukia Namubiru – Ceasia Queens
Aisha Nantongo – Changchun Dazhong
Joanitah Ainembabazi – Kickstart
Viola Nambi – Aland United
Ritah Kivumbi – Mallbeckens
Natasha Shirazi – Hitabspor
Laki Otandeka – Kayserispor
Yudaya Nakayenze – Rethymothiaks
Sylvia Nantume – Vihiga Queens
Sharon Namatovu – Gokulam Kerala
Tracy Jones Akiror
Sharon Naddunga
Ashiat Nakugwa
Patricia Akiror: Playing college football in the USA
