Results:
She Global Queens FC 2-0 Western Giants Girls Academy FC
Western Giants Academy FC 0-4 Bwizi ss She Falcons FC
Bwizi ss she falcons FC 0(2)-0(1) She Global Queens FC
The best talent from Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement has been selected to represent the community in the upcoming TICAD Cup 2025, a refugee girls’ football tournament organised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with UNHCR Uganda and Solitilo Bright Stars FC.
The selection event, held at Rwamwanja Stadium, featured three teams – Western Giants Women FC, She Global Queens Women FC, and Bwizi SS She Falcons Women FC. After spirited competition, the top 15 players were chosen to carry Rwamwanja’s flag at the prestigious tournament scheduled for September in Jinja.
Gracing the occasion, Mr. Jun Kunihiro, JICA Uganda’s representative, applauded the Office of the Prime Minister, UNHCR, Solitilo Bright Stars, and implementing partners for their role in making the event a success.
JICA Representative Mr. Jun Kunihiro during the event earlier on saturday“The purpose of this football event is to enhance peaceful coexistence, social cohesion, and the empowerment of women. Since 2022, JICA has been committed to supporting refugees and host communities through sports. We are excited to see these talented girls showcase their skills in Jinja,” Mr. Jun said, before handing over a new set of jerseys and gift packages to all players.
The selection event follows earlier initiatives, including a March 2024 International Women’s Day football tournament, which JICA and partners organised in Rwamwanja to promote inclusion and gender empowerment.
Captain Nwasime Sarah of Bwizi SS She Falcons expressed gratitude for the platform JICA has provided:
“This opportunity makes us famous and helps us expose our talents. JICA has supported us with bursaries, schooling, and basic needs. Now we are ready to represent Rwamwanja well in Jinja.”
Coach Mutebi Ivan praised his side’s progress:
“It has always been a dream to play against big teams. Football was once just leisure here, but with JICA’s support it has become a tool for empowerment. We believe Rwamwanja will shine at this year’s TCAD Cup.”
The TCAD Cup, now in its fourth edition, has grown into a flagship platform for refugee girls’ football since its launch in 2022. Jinja City Queens, winners of both the first and third editions, are the defending champions. Last year, Rwamwanja finished fifth out of six participating teams.
This initiative is part of Japan’s pledge at the 2nd Global Refugee Forum 2023, committing to give 10,000 refugees and host community members opportunities through sports.
With their strongest team yet, Rwamwanja’s girls will head to Jinja in September, eager to compete, learn, and inspire.
