In a thrilling matchday five encounter, She Maroons secured a hard-fought victory over Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, marking their first-ever triumph against the formidable opponents.
Despite Latifah Nakasi‘s valiant effort to equalize, Jackline Adongo and Millicent Nambwembe‘s second-half goals sealed the deal for She Maroons.
The opening half witnessed a tightly contested battle, with both teams showcasing their defensive prowess.
However, the deadlock was broken in the 69th minute when Adongo put She Maroons in the lead. Nakasi responded ten minutes later with a well-placed strike, restoring parity to the scoreboard.
In a dramatic turn of events, Uganda Martyrs goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu fumbled with the ball in the dying moments of the match, allowing Nambwembe to capitalize on the error and reclaim the lead for She Maroons. This pivotal moment proved decisive, securing a crucial victory for the home team.
With this win, She Maroons not only registered their first-ever victory against Uganda Martyrs but also climbed to the second position in the league standings.
Their unbeaten run continues, while Uganda Martyrs suffered their second loss of the season, mirroring their opening day defeat to Kampala Queens FC.
She Maroons assistant coach Okullo Justine, who took charge of the team in the absence of the head coach, lauded his players for their exceptional performance.
He commended their fighting spirit and adherence to the game plan, which ultimately resulted in securing the maximum points.
Okullo urged his players to maintain their unwavering determination and replicate their stellar performance in upcoming matches. He emphasized the importance of winning as many games as possible to achieve their goals.
Looking ahead, Uganda Martyrs will host UCU Lady Cardinals on Saturday, November 25th, while She Maroons will welcome She Makerere FC the following day.
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