Kampala Queens FC were held to a 2–2 draw by Asubo Ladies FC in their final fixture of October, played away from home on Sunday morning 26.10.2025. Despite commanding possession, creating more chances, and twice taking the lead, the Queens were forced to settle for a single point in what turned out to be a dramatic and entertaining contest.
From kickoff, the Queens displayed intent, energy, and quality football. Their buildup play was fluid and their attacking patterns sharp, as they constantly pushed the hosts into their own half. The early exchanges saw Kampala Queens carve out promising opportunities, though the final touch seemed to evade them in the opening stages.
Catherine Nagadya had the first real chance of the game, sending a firm ground shot straight into the goalkeeper’s gloves. Moments later, Shamusa came close to opening the scoring when she connected with a teasing cross from a Amangat Marrion freekick, only to see her effort fly narrowly over the crossbar.
Full back Esther Namusoke continued to impress, delivering dangerous set-pieces and creating moments of concern for the Asubo defense. One of her corner kicks was headed away but only as far as Namaganda, who struck from the edge of the box — her low shot well collected by the goalkeeper.
The pressure finally paid off in the 42nd minute when Kamiyati Naigaga broke the deadlock. From a long ball delivered by Namusoke on the left flank, Kamiyati controlled well, turned past her marker, and unleashed a precise strike into the far-left of the goal — a finish of sheer composure and class.
Out of respect for her former side, Kamiyati kept her celebration modest, simply raising her hands before performing her signature celeration “arrow of the hunter”. The moment captured her humility and competitive spirit in one frame.
Kampala Queens went into the halftime break with a deserved 1–0 lead, having dictated the game and limited the hosts to minimal chances.
When play resumed, the Queens continued to press forward. Peace Muduwa, introduced for Wujja Catherine at halftime, almost doubled the lead when the ball fell kindly to her inside the area — but her shot flew over the crossbar. The visitors continued to dominate play, but football’s unpredictability soon struck.
In the 71st minute, Asubo Ladies equalized against the run of play. A throw-in launched into the Kampala Queens penalty area caused a brief moment of confusion. Jamilah’s headed clearance fell to an unmarked Asubo player outside the box, whose deflected effort found Bitta Faiza, and she made no mistake to level the score at 1–1.
Despite the setback, the Queens responded with renewed intensity, searching for a second goal. Their persistence bore fruit in the 83rd minute when Catherine Nagadya delivered a beautifully weighted freekick into the box. Jamilah Nabulime rose highest to meet it, flicking it toward goal, and in a twist of fate, Asubo defender Zaina Namboozo accidentally nodded it past her own goalkeeper, restoring Kampala Queens’ lead at 2–1.
However, the hosts refused to back down. Deep into stoppage time, Marrion Amangat was adjudged to have fouled an opponent inside the area, prompting the referee to award a penalty. The same player who had earlier scored an own goal, Zaina Namboozo, stepped up to take responsibility — and this time, she made amends, calmly converting from the spot to seal a 2–2 draw.
The final whistle brought mixed emotions. The Queens, having dominated for long spells, left the pitch with frustration over missed chances and lapses in concentration, while the hosts celebrated the result with jubilation before their home crowd.
Catherine Nagadya was awarded Finance Trust Bank Woman Of The Match for her exceptional performance.
In her post-match remarks, Assistant Coach Sharon Kizza expressed disappointment with the result, reflecting on the missed opportunities that could have made the difference:
“It’s a game we thought we could win because we created so many chances. In the final third, we expected our players to convert those opportunities, especially in the first half and even in the second half we had those moments,” she said.
Coach Kizza also acknowledged the difficulty of playing away fixtures, noting: “Given that it’s an away game, of course, they are never easy. But we believe that when we go back home, we’ll organize the team better and bounce back stronger.”
Defender Patience Nabulobi shared similar sentiments, admitting the team’s late-game lapse in concentration:
“I’m not happy, and as a team we’re not happy with the draw. We came here for a win. In the last minutes, we didn’t concentrate enough to hold our lead. We thank God for the point, and we’ll build on what we’ve got today for the next game.”
The result leaves Kampala Queens with important lessons as they enter a demanding November fixture schedule, featuring five key games that could shape their season.
The Queens will face:
- Olila High School WFC (Home)
- St. Noa Girls Zana FC (Away)
- Uganda Martyrs High School WFC (Home)
- She Maroons FC (Away)
- She Corporate FC (Home)
Starting 11
Sharon Kaidu (GK)
Jamilah Nabulime ©
Catherine Nagadya
Shamusa Najjuma
Zaitun Namaganda
Kamiyati Naigaga
Joanitah Ainembabazi
Catherine Wujja
Patience Nabulobi
Esther Namusoke
Marrion Amangat
