Draft:KAMPALA QUEENS FOOTBALL CLUB
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| Nickname(s) | Queens Of Soccer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Stadium | MTN Omondi Stadium |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Owner | Moses Magogo Hassim |
| League | FUFA Women Super League |
Kampala Queens Football Club also known Queens of soccer is a Ugandan women's professional football club based in Mutundwe, competing in the FUFA Women Super League. They are the winners of the FUFA women's super league champion title 2022/2023 season.[1][2]
History
[edit]Kampala queen formerly known as Ghaddafi Integrated Academy was founded in 2016 by Moses Magogo Hassim.[3]
In June 2024, Kampala Queens got into a three-year partnership with KCCA FC starting on 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2026 as their women's club and Kampala queens have KCCA FC as their men's football club for all supports engagements including FUFA, CAF and FIFA competitions.[4]
In 2024, Kampala Queens sold off 10 players including Hasifa Nassuna, Dorcus Nabuufu, Sophia Nakiyingi, Pima Mugide, Florence Imanizabayo, Lukiya Namubiru, Damali Matama ,Judith Sanyu, Zaina Namuleme and Lilian Mutuuzo.[5] Charles Aylekho was hired as the new head coach for the club replacing Ssenyange Charles who joined the club in July 2023 as a replacement for Hamza Lutalo who helped the Queens of soccer win their 2022/2023 championship.[6]
Early 2024, the queens of soccer bought Kenyan Midfielder Merceline Wayodi from Vihiga Queens on a two-year contract,[7] Anitah Namata also joined the club on a 1year contract from Vihiga Queens after one season,her unveiling was done on the 10th-January-2024.[8]
Some of the Kampala Queens squad members and their coach were selected for the All-African Games; Uganda U20 Women's National Team [Queen Cranes] that took place in Accra Ghana.[9]
During the All-African Games in March 2023, former Kampala queens forward Margaret Kunihira gave the Ugandan team (Queen Cranes) a 40-minute lead after a well-played pass from Zaina Nandede.[10]
Achievements
[edit]Kampala queens qualified for the FUFA Women's playoffs in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 but lost to Kawempe Muslim and the Lady Doves respectively.[11]
In the 2022/2023 Women super league, Kampala Queens were the champions of the season by 47 points from 18 games and one loss to their rival team Kawempe Muslim.[2]
The Kampala queens hosted the CECAFA zonal qualifiers 2023[12] and they were in Group A, they won their first match but unfortunately, they did not make it through the group stages.
Stadium
[edit]MTN Omondi stadium is Kampala Queens hosting grounds with a capacity of 6,000 seaters.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kampala Queens FC celebrate winning Uganda Women's Super League title - CECAFA FOOTBALL" (in Italian). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b Marsha, Ahmed (2023-04-30). "Kampala Queens Crowned League Champions". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2023-03-27). "How Kampala Queens secured their maiden title". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ "KCCA FC AND KAMPALA QUEENS FC ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP. - KCCA FC Official Website". 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Admin (2024-07-07). "Kampala Queens Release 10 Players Including Hasifa Nassuna". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "Kampala Queens FC sack Charles Ssenyange as head coach". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Isabirye, David (2024-01-31). "Merceline Wayodi: Kampala Queens Women Football Club captures experienced midfielder". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "Anitah Namata: Former She Corporate midfielder joins Kampala Queens | The Touchline Sports". 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2024-02-18). "Queen Cranes provisional squad for All Africa Games". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "2023 African Games: Uganda Queen Cranes held by Tanzania". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2018-05-04). "FUFA Women Elite League: Defending Champions Kawempe, Olila, Gafford and Kampala Queens make playoffs". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2023-08-12). "CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers 2023: Kampala Queens, CBE set pace in Group A". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Zziwa, Hassan Badru (2023-10-10). "KCCA should expedite the completion of its stadium". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-08-14.