The FUFA Women’s Super League kicked off matchday fifteen this Saturday with a tight contest in Mukono. League leaders Kawempe Muslim edged past UCU Lady Cardinals 2-1.
Kawempe Muslim secured the crucial victory thanks to goals from Hadijah Nandago and Agnes Nabukenya. Nandago opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a stunning finish after a clever assist from Allen Nassazi.
UCU Lady Cardinals fought back, earning a penalty just before halftime. Captain Catherine Nakiridde converted from the spot to level the score.
Agnes Nabukenya once again proved to be the club’s best player this season when she netted the winner in the 48th minute, restoring Kawempe’s lead.
Fifteen minutes later, Hadijah Nandago missed a golden opportunity to stretch the lead however, the visitors maintained their slim lead up to the end of the game and grabbed maximum points.
A collision between Kawempe’s Jolly Kobusinge and UCU’s Catherine Nakiridde resulted in Kobusinge being taken to the hospital for further evaluation
What the result means
The win extends Kawempe’s lead at the top of the table to eight points over Kampala Queens. However, the Queens of soccer have two games in hand.
UCU Lady Cardinals remain just two points above the relegation zone. If Wakiso Hill wins their Sunday match, UCU could drop to ninth.
Kawempe are on the cusp of their first-ever FUFA Women’s Super League title in its new format. Three wins, including their final match against Kampala Queens, would secure the historic achievement.
Kawempe turn their attention to Wakiso Hill WFC, who they face away on Saturday, April 27th. UCU Lady Cardinals host Uganda Martyrs on the same day.
Agnes Nabukenya remains the league’s leading scorer with nine goals, one ahead of She Maroons’ Jackline Odong, who has a chance to catch up on Sunday.
MD 15 Results and fixtures
Saturday 20th April
UCU Lady Cardinals 1-2 Kawempe Muslim LFC
Sunday 21st April,
Rines SS WFC VS Uganda Martyrs (10AM)
Lady Doves VS Asubo Ladies (10AM)
Kampala Queens VS She Makerere (10AM)
Wakiso Hill VS She Maroons (11AM)
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