Acholi Queens FC

Acholi Queens FC
Nickname(s)	"The Queens"
Founded	2015
Stadium	Kitgum Boma Grounds
Coordinates	3.2941° N, 32.8779° E
President	Michael Kilama
Manager	Wilfred
Home colours	Away colours

Last updated July 21, 2024

Acholi Queens FC, also Vision College Football Club, is a Ugandan football club based in Kitugum, Uganda. They play in the top division of Ugandan football, the FUFA Women's Elite League.^[1]

History

Acholi Queens FC started in 2015 as Vision College Football Club.^[3] The director of VISION COLLEGE Kitgum founded Acholi Queens FC, formerly known as Vision Ladies Football Club, as a school team in 2015. (Mr Kilama Micheal). The Vision Women's Football Club entered the FUFA Competition League in 2015 and initially competed in the 5th Division before moving up to the 4th Division. The team earned a spot in the third division thanks to their efforts and successful performances.^[4]^[5]

In the third division, the first leg was played in the Apac District (Apac Municipal Stadium) and the second leg in the Amolator District, where the team advanced to the play-off between Vision Women's Football Club and Amugu SS, which was held in the Omoro District. The squad was paired to meet West Nile Champion Paidha Women FC on a home-and-away basis after winning the Northern Region, and Vision Women Football Club defeated Paidha Women 3–1 on aggregate following a 1–1 draw in Paidha and a 2–0 win in Kitgum. The team subsequently earned a spot in the FUFA Women's Elite League. The club participated in the Elite League for two seasons (2019–2020 and 2020–2021). FUFA Executive Member changed the name of Vision Women's Football Club to ACHOLI QUEENS FC on 13.10.2021.^[5]^[6]

Players

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	UGA	Alum Kadijjah Mohammed
18	GK	UGA	Lamwaka Winfred Lomakech
5	DF	UGA	Adongocen Lillian Kaggwa
4	DF	UGA	Lakica Tracy
20	DF	UGA	Acio Recho
9	FW	UGA	Akwii Barbrah
6	MF	UGA	Atimango Winfred
16	MF	UGA	Amolo Tracy
23	FW	UGA	Lukica Merion
10	FW	UGA	Apili Elizabeth
22	MF	UGA	Amito Vivian Charity
11	FW	UGA	Atimango Salipher
7	FW	UGA	Agenorwot Jeriza
15	DF	UGA	Anena Lucky
26	MF	UGA	Atenyo Sharon
27	MF	UGA	Atimango Gloria
19	DF	UGA	Laker Feltaline
21	DF	UGA	Abio Racheal
17	MF	UGA	Adongo Peace
25	DF	UGA	Anena Scovia
14	FW	UGA	Atim Gift
12	MF	UGA	Atimango Patricia Ricky
03	DF	UGA	Ayee Solinda
10	FW	UGA	Aber Prisca Eva
—	MF	UGA	Akulu Sharon

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References

↑ "Uganda Football Teams Directory (1413)". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
↑ Ochola, O. Dominic (14 Jul 2018). "Volunteers Form Task Force To Revamp Boma Sports Ground".
↑ "FUFA Approves Twelve for 2021/22 Women Elite League Season". ChimpReports. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
↑ "FUFA Women Elite League 2022 fixtures confirmed". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
1 2 Muyita, Joel (2023-02-01). "FUFA Women's Cup back after three-year hiatus". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
↑ Mugabi, Geoffrey (2023-06-17). "FUFA Women Elite League: She Maroons to be crowned as Tooro Queens, Wakiso Hills seek promotion". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.

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[1] "Uganda Football Teams Directory (1413)". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.

[2] Ochola, O. Dominic (14 Jul 2018). "Volunteers Form Task Force To Revamp Boma Sports Ground".

[3] "FUFA Approves Twelve for 2021/22 Women Elite League Season". ChimpReports. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-12-03.

[4] "FUFA Women Elite League 2022 fixtures confirmed". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-11-19.

[:0-5] 1 2 Muyita, Joel (2023-02-01). "FUFA Women's Cup back after three-year hiatus". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.

[6] Mugabi, Geoffrey (2023-06-17). "FUFA Women Elite League: She Maroons to be crowned as Tooro Queens, Wakiso Hills seek promotion". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.

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