By Musa Kikuuno | Busoga Times
Kampala Queens have etched their name in Ugandan football history once again, becoming the first team to lift the newly introduced FUFA Women Super League trophy and sealing their third league title with two games to spare, despite a 2-1 loss to Kawempe Muslim on Saturday, May 17th, at MTN Omondi Stadium.
With 46 points at the top of the table and a superior head-to-head record over second-placed Kawempe Muslim (40 points), Kampala Queens are mathematically uncatchable, confirming their championship status for the 2024–2025 season.
The defeat marks the first loss for Ethiopian coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal, who took charge of the Queens in November, but it does little to dim the club’s historic achievement.
A New Trophy for a New Era
The new league trophy, which symbolizes the evolving face of women’s football in Uganda, is a 455mm gold-coated masterpiece. Featuring a figurine of a woman in an athletic pose, it embodies strength, elegance, determination, and excellence — qualities reflected by Kampala Queens throughout their campaign.
The FUFA Women Super League replaced the Elite Women Football League, which ran from 2014 to 2019 and was structured around regional play-offs. Past champions included:
2014–15: Kawempe Muslim
2015–16: Kawempe Muslim
2016–17: Kawempe Muslim
2017–18: Kawempe Muslim
2018–19: UCU Lady Cardinals
Kampala Queens have now lifted the league title in 2022, 2023, and 2025, adding to their growing legacy.
Road Ahead
With fixtures still remaining against Tooro Queens (away) and She Maroons FC (home), Kampala Queens have a chance to end the season on an even higher note, possibly extending their lead further.
As defending champions Kawempe Muslim settle for second place this season, Kampala Queens have clearly cemented their status as the reigning giants of women’s football in Uganda — The Queens of Soccer, indeed.
