From Bukedea to Glory: Amus College Clinch FUFA Women’s Cup Title"
With the game seemingly headed for a penalty shootout, a decisive twist came just two minutes from full time. In a moment of high pressure, Kawempe’s Samali Nakacwa inadvertently bundled the ball into her own net, unable to withstand the pressing run of Amus striker Opisa Shalyne, who had been a consistent threat throughout the tournament. That own goal sparked jubilant scenes from the Amus technical bench and travelling supporters who celebrated the culmination of their team’s determined campaign.
Amus College Women Football Club has carved a golden chapter in Ugandan women’s football history by clinching their first-ever FUFA Women’s Cup title. The Bukedea-based side emerged triumphant after a tightly contested 1-0 victory over four-time league champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC in the final played at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
The dramatic finale to the sixth edition of Uganda’s prestigious women’s knockout competition unfolded before a lively crowd, many of whom responded to FUFA’s rallying call for greater support of the women’s game, gaining free access to witness a landmark moment.
With the game seemingly headed for a penalty shootout, a decisive twist came just two minutes from full time. In a moment of high pressure, Kawempe’s Samali Nakacwa inadvertently bundled the ball into her own net, unable to withstand the pressing run of Amus striker Opisa Shalyne, who had been a consistent threat throughout the tournament. That own goal sparked jubilant scenes from the Amus technical bench and travelling supporters who celebrated the culmination of their team’s determined campaign.
The final was a cagey affair. Both teams matched each other stride for stride, displaying defensive discipline and tactical caution. Few clear chances were created, with Amus’s best opportunity in open play coming in the 67th minute when Tamis Shafiga sent a powerful header narrowly over the crossbar. Kawempe responded with waves of substitutions, including the introductions of Claire Kebirungi and Adong Mebel, aiming to unlock the opposition defense, but Amus remained composed and unyielding.
Kawempe’s closest moment came in the 74th minute when Agnes Nabukenya threaded a brilliant pass to Jovia Nakagolo, who found herself one-on-one with Amus goalkeeper Ritah Namukisa. However, Namukisa produced a stunning reflex save to deny the midfielder, a moment that proved pivotal in preserving Amus’s clean sheet.
Adding an emotional and symbolic touch to the grand occasion, Aminah Nakato, the captain of last year’s champions She Corporate FC, ceremoniously carried the trophy onto the pitch at halftime and once again after fulltime. The gesture served as a passing of the torch and a celebration of continuity, tradition, and sisterhood in women’s football.
Amus College WFC’s path to the title was anything but straightforward. They opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Isra Soccer Academy in the Round of 32. A walkover win against Asubo Ladies gave them a breather in the Round of 16, before they edged Wakiso Hill WFC 3-2 in a pulsating quarterfinal.
Their most emphatic performance came in the semifinals, where they stunned 2023 champions Uganda Martyrs Lubaga with a dominant 4-2 aggregate win, propelled by the tireless efforts of Opisa Shalyne, who proved instrumental in their cup run.
Kawempe Muslim LFC, who boast an illustrious record in league football, were hoping to finally add the elusive FUFA Women’s Cup title to their cabinet. Their road to the final included strong victories over Royal Dreamers, Makerere University, and She Corporate FC, before they edged out St Noa Girls SS in the semifinal. However, they once again fell agonizingly short on the final stage.
Past Champions of the FUFA Women’s Cup
2017 – Olila High School WFC
2018 – UCU Lady Cardinals
2019 – Makerere University WFC
2023 – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
2024 – She Corporate FC
2025 – Amus College WFC ✅ (New Entry)
Individual Awards and Recognitions
Fair Play Award – Uganda Martyrs Lubaga
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) – Josephine Nambuya (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Top Scorer – Latifa Nakasi (8 goals, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga)
Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Jovia Nakagolo (Kawempe Muslim LFC)
Amus College WFC’s historic win is more than just a trophy—it represents the rising competitiveness of Uganda’s women’s football landscape and underscores the potential of regional clubs to shine on the national stage. Their victory will inspire countless girls and schools across the country to invest in structured football programs, knowing that dreams of lifting a national trophy are within reach.
With the 2025 FUFA Women’s Cup now concluded, the spotlight turns to the league season, where Amus College WFC will look to build on their momentum and further solidify their place among Uganda’s elite women’s football clubs.
