Kawempe Muslim LFC
| Full name | Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Valley Warriors |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Ground | The Valley |
| Head Coach | Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi |
| League | FUFA Women Super League |
| 2024/25 | 2nd |
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club 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. They are nicknamed the Valley Warriors.
History
The club was founded in 2015.[1] Between 2015 and 2018, Kawempe Ladies Football Club won four consecutive championships. In the 2018 season, the club experienced a transitional period after several key players moved to rival side UCU Lady Cardinals FC. [2]
In the 2023–24 season, the club reclaimed the FUFA Women Super League title, finishing top of the table ahead of Kampala Queens FC.[3][4] The league victory qualified Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club to represent Uganda in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.[5][6]
Stadium
Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club's home ground is officially known as the Kawempe Muslim Ground. It is also known as The Valley.[7][8]
Major achievements
- FUFA Women Super League Champions: Record five-time winners of the top-flight league (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024)
- FUFA Women's Cup finalist: Reached the final in 2025
- CECAFA: 2024 bronze medalist[9]
Honours
| Type | Competition | Titles | Winning seasons | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | FUFA Women Super League | 5 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024 | |
| Uganda Women's Cup | 0 |
Manager
Since 2015, the club is coached by Ayub Khalifah Kiyingi.[10][11]
Current team
The list of Kawempe Muslim Ladies Football Club players is as follows.[12]
| No. | Name | Shirt no. | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agnes Nabukenya | 4 | |
| 2 | Aminah Nakato | 2 | Defender |
| 3 | Asia Nakibuuka | 23 | Defender |
| 4 | Dorcus Kisakye | 22 | |
| 5 | Jovia Nakagolo | ||
| 6 | Juliet Adeke | 1 | Goal keeper |
| 7 | Latifah Nakasi | 17 | Forward |
| 8 | Meble Adongo | Midfielder | |
| 9 | Ritah Mushimire | 27 | |
| 10 | Saidah Namwanje | 20 | Goal keeper |
| 11 | Samalie Nakachwa | 9 | |
| 12 | Shadia Nabirye | ||
| 13 | Sharifah | 16 | Midfielder |
| 14 | Sumaya Nabuto |
See also
References
- ^ admin (2020-07-30). "Kawempe Muslim: the makers of women football's unbroken predominance » The Touchline Sports". The Touchline Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "She Corporate vs. Kawempe Muslim: A show of how volatile success can be". monitor.co.ug. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-05-26). "Kawempe Muslim win 2023-24 FUFA Women Super League title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Kawempe Muslim are 2023/24 FUFA Women Super League Champions – FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations". 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Kawempe Muslim clinches the Super League crown". chimpreports.com. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ admin (2024-05-27). "Kawempe Muslim Ladies to represent Uganda in CAF Women Champions League qualifiers" (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Sword vs.Crown: Queens raid Warriors in the Valley". Monitor. 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League 2025/26 Fixtures Released – FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations". 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Kawempe Muslim are 2023/24 FUFA Women Super League Champions – FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations". 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ Saaka, Yekoyada (2025-12-03). "Sports: Kawempe Muslim sweep November FWSL awards". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Coach Ayub Khalifan (blue) celebrates victory with some of his players – FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations". Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Kawempe Muslims LFC - Players". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.