Kampala Queens FC wrapped up the first round of the 2025-26 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League with confidence and clarity of purpose, establishing themselves as one of the league’s most dangerous and exciting sides.
The first round saw the Queens play five fixtures at home, at the fortress MTN Omondi Stadium Lugogo. Lugogo once again played a central role in the team’s campaign, providing a familiar environment where the Queens largely imposed themselves on opponents. However, the round was not without its challenges, as one of the two defeats came at home against She Corporate FC, a rare setback at a venue traditionally difficult for visiting teams. The other loss was suffered away to She Maroons FC, in a demanding fixture that tested the team’s resolve on the road.
Across the 11 fixtures, six wins were registered, three draws and only two losses, collecting 21 points to remain firmly in the title conversation as team sits 3rd on the league table. While the results kept the Queens among the league’s frontrunners, it was their attacking output that truly defined the first half of the season.
The Queens scored a total of 24 goals and conceded 12, finishing the first round as the highest-scoring team in the league. The Queens consistently asked questions of opposition defenses, combining patient build-up with sharp movement in the final third. Ten of those goals came in the form of braces, highlighting the team’s ability to turn control into decisive scorelines.
Nagadya Catherine was at the heart of the Queens’ attacking success. She struck ta brace against Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC and Lady Doves FC, contributing to a first-round total of nine goals that not only made her the club’s top scorer but also the league’s leading marksman. Her finishing was complemented by Kamiyati Naigaga, who registered a brace against Rines SS WFC and ended the round with six goals, while Zaitun Namaganda also struck twice in the same fixture and added further goals to her tally. Joanitah Ainembabazi produced a memorable two-goal performance against Olila High School WFC, underlining the depth of attacking quality within the squad.
Of the 24 goals scored by Kampala Queens FC, 23 were directly contributed by five Queens, with the remaining goal coming from an own goal forced by sustained pressure on the opposition. Catherine led the charts with nine goals, followed by Kamiyati Naigaga with six, Joanitah Ainembabazi with four, Zaitun Namaganda with three, and Marrion Amangat adding one, a spread that reflected both individual brilliance and collective responsibility. Kamiyati, still a top scorer contender missed 4 games in the first round due to an injury. By the break, she had returned to full team training and was available for selection.
Defensively, the Queens combined discipline with composure, recording four clean sheets in the first round. Namakula Gloria was responsible for three of those shutouts, while Sharon Kaidu kept one clean sheet of her own, anchoring a goalkeeping department that delivered when called upon and provided stability behind the team’s aggressive attacking play.
One of the most striking narratives of the first round was the source of creativity. Defender Namusoke Esther emerged as the club’s leading creator, finishing the round with five assists. Her contribution from the back highlighted Kampala Queens FC’s fluid style of play and the importance of defenders in initiating and supporting attacking sequences.
The Queens also enjoyed visibility during the first round, with three of their matches broadcast live on FUFA Tv. The fixtures against Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Makerere University WFC, and St Noa Zana Girls FC were offered to national audience.
Reflecting calmly after the final match of the first round, the Assistant Coach Sharon Kizza emphasized the importance of finishing strongly and building toward the next phase of the season. She noted that ending the round on a positive note was crucial for restoring confidence after a challenging period, praising the players for implementing the club’s philosophy, particularly in ball circulation and overall game control. Sharon highlighted the volume of chances created in both halves and stressed the desire to strengthen the squad and increase internal competition as the Queens prepare to push harder for their targets in the second round which is expected to kick off in late February.
