Kampala Queens FC
| Full name | Kampala Queens Football Club | |
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| Nickname | Queens of Soccer | |
| Founded | 2016 | |
| Manager | Asefa Firew Hailegebreal | |
| League | FUFA Women Super League | |
| 2024–25 | Champions | |
| Website | https://kqfc.co.ug/ | |
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Kampala Queens FC is a Ugandan professional association football club based in Kampala, Uganda. The club competes in the FUFA Women Super League, the top tier of women's football in Uganda.
History
Kampala Queens Football Club was founded in 2016.[1] Kampala Queens FC, known as the "Queens of Soccer" by fans, won the FUFA Women Super League 2022/23 season title with 47 points from 18 games, 15 wins, 2 draws and one loss that came at the hands of the FUFA Women Super League record champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies.[2][3][4]
Kampala Queens FC secured a club sponsorship agreement with Jonard Conglomerate Investments Limited worth Uganda Shillings 200 million for two years from 2024 to 2026. The deal was unveiled at a function that was held at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga, Kampala.[5][6]
Kampala Queens competed in the CAF Women's Champions League in 2023.[7] The Queens of Soccer reached the CAF quarter finals against CBE FC which ended in a draw, they needed three points to progress to the semi-finals.[8][9]
In 2023, Uganda Premier League club Kampal Capital City Authority FC entered into a three-year partnership with Kampala Queens in a deal that would see the Queens of Soccer as their official women's football club from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.[10]
Honours
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning Seasons | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUFA | FUFA Women Super League | Winners | 2022/23 | 1 |
Manager
The current head coach of Kampala Queens FC is Asefa Firew Hailegebreal, an Ethiopian tactician who was appointed in November 2024. [11][12]
References
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2023-03-27). "How Kampala Queens secured their maiden title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2023-04-30). "Kampala Queens Crowned League Champions". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Kampala Queens FC celebrate winning Uganda Women's Super League title - CECAFA FOOTBALL" (in Italian). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2023-05-02). "Pictorial: Kampala Queens Crowned FUFA Women Super League Champions". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-10-08). "Kampala Queen secure sponsorship deal worth UGX 200M". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Kampala Queens receive 200 million shillings boost". NTV Uganda. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Ikwaput hat-trick powers Kampala Queens to winning start". Ikwaput hat-trick powers Kampala Queens to winning start. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2023-08-18). "CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers: Kampala Queens all but out". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-08-11). "Kampala Queens ready to roll the CAF Women Champions League qualifiers". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Bashir, Omar (2023-06-20). "KCCA FC enters into a partnership deal with Kampala Queens FC". NBS Sport. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ admin (2025-06-04). "Ethiopian coach Firew Hailegebreal celebrates winning title with Kampala Queens FC" (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Asefa Firew: Kampala Queens confirm new head coach". MTN Sports. 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2025-12-15.