FUFA Awards Nominees Nalukenge, Kinavudori and Najjemba Shine on Match Day 1 of Women Super League

he first-ever FUFA Women Super League kicked off on a high note with a flurry of goals in the four fixtures played on the opening weekend for match Day 1 action.

Reigning league Champions UCU Lady Cardinals defeated She Corporate 1-0 at UCU Grounds in Mukono on Saturday.

Kenyan born forward Maureen Kinavudori’s header in the 78th minute was enough to secure three points for the home side.

On the same day, Kampala Queens came from a goal down to overcome Olila HS WFC by 2-1 at the IUIU Ground in Kabojja.

Olila got the lead through Sharon Achen in the 34th Minute before Kampala Queens pulled off an equalizer in the 61st minute with a well-taken spot-kick from new signing Fauzia Najjemba.

With only four minutes to full time, Amangat Marion brought down Kampala Queens forward Liilian Mutuuzo inside the area. Skipper Fauzia Najjemba was again given the duty to step up and take the penalty which duly converted.

In the other matches, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC managed to beat the visitors Uganda Martyrs HS WFC by 2-0 at Kawempe Muslim SS Ground. Juliet Nalukenge got the lead for the four (4) time league champions in the 23rd minute. Nalukenge completed her double with another strike in the 75th minute.

At IUIU Kabojja, Fazila Ikwaput handed the visitors Lady Doves three points with the first hattrick of the Leauge in the 16th, 78th, 90th minutes.

Lady Doves lead the log with three points and three goal difference after Match Day 1. Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in second place, Kampala Queen in Third while UCU Lady Cardinals in the fourth position.

Fazila Ikwaput leads the scorers’ chart with three goals followed by teenagers Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) and Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim) on two goals each.

The opening fixtures registered nine goals. Six Clubs managed to hit the net. Only two clubs failed to score (Mutesa I Royal University and Uganda Martyrs)

Action will resume this Saturday with three fixtures on card. Mutesa I Royal taking on Kawempe Muslim Ladies at IUIU Ground in Kabojja, Uganda Martyrs WFC host Kampala Queens at UMHS Ground in Rubaga, while Lady Doves shall host She Corporate in Masindi at Katusabe Dove Stadium.