UCU Lady Cardinals FC

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UCU Lady Cardinals FC
Full nameUganda Christian University Lady Cardinals Football Club
Nickname(s)Lady Cardinals
GroundUCU Sports Ground, Mukono
ManagerColline Ahumuza
LeagueFUFA Women Elite League
Website https://sports.ucu.ac.ug/


UCU Lady Cardinals FC is a professional Ugandan women's football team competing in the FUFA Women Super League. The club is owned by Uganda Christian University based in Mukono, Uganda.

Contents

History

UCU Lady Cardinals FC partnered with the Women in Football Uganda (WIFU), an organization that was founded in November 2021, and registered 15 girls to be indoctrinated into embracing football as a sport for everyone in 2022 targeting girls below 17 years. [1]

2018

UCU Lady Cardinals booked their slot into the FUFA Women’s Cup after defeating holders Olila in the semifinal that was played in Mukono. They defeated Olila by 2-1 and became the first team to earn a slot in the finals. [2]

2024

On June 17, 2024, UCU Lady Cardinals FC were eliminated by Rines SS WFC in a 2-1 victory in the FUFA Women Cup at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso. [3]

UCU Lady Cardinals FC kicked off their season in style with a 2-0 victory over Kawempe Muslim Junior Team in the Finance Trust FUFA Women’s Elite League, under Colline Ahumuza as head coach. The goals came in from Cathy Nassimbwa in the 10th minute and Jovia Nakagolo eight minutes later and secured the victory.

Player

Current Squad

As of 2 November 2024

UCU Lady Cardinals FC squad 2024/25. [4]

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Akayo Anita
2 DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Atimaku Fiona
3 DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Mukisa Maureen
4 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Aloyo Peace
5 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Nantongo Jane
6 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Amoding Mercy
7 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Cathy Nassimbwa
8 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Kusasira Meble
9 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Nakagolo Jovia
10 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Nakiridde Catherine
11 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Adero Rita
12 GK Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Natasha Babra
13 DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Muwugumya Harriet
14 DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Bridget Mbwali
15 DF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Harima Kanyago
No.Pos.NationPlayer
16 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Jolly Adok
17 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Trish Mbabazi
18 FW Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Betty Nakyeyune

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References

  1. "UCU Lady Cardinals start NGO to train girls in football". The Standard Digital. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  2. "FUFA Women's Cup: UCU Lady Cardinals Defeat Olila To Reach Final". ChimpReports. 2018-06-13. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  3. "FUFA Women Cup: Rines eliminate UCU Lady Cardinals in semifinals". The Standard Digital. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  4. "UCU Lady Cardinals Off to a Winning Start". The Standard Digital. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2024-11-22.