Ugandan giants Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have vowed to prove a point when they feature in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.

The sixth edition of the annual African premier women’s club tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will take place November 1-15th in the Egyptian cities of Cairo and Ismailia.

After winning the Zonal qualifiers in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) in Rwanda last month, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC will be making their debut in the eight team tournament.

The Ugandan giants are placed in Group B alongside the reigning  champions AS FAR Rabat (Morocco), USFAS Bamako (Mali) and the eventual WAFU B representatives Ampem Darkoa (Ghana).

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC coach has made it clear that they are well prepared for the tournament.

“After winning the Zonal title we embarked on serious training and the players have been responding well. We know it will be a tough task in the tournament, but we believe we have what it takes to perform well and challenge for the title,” added coach Khalifa.

The coach made it clear that although they are going to this tournament for the first time, they are very prepared. “No Ugandan team has been there or played there before. But I have told the players it is not the first time we are going to play Football,” explained the coach.

He said the experience and exposure they got playing teams from other countries in the Zonal qualifiers has also prepared them well enough on what to expect.

Kawempe Muslim Ladies earned their place at the continental showpiece by winning the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers, beating Kenya Police Bullets 1-0.

Kawempe Muslim Ladies will open their campaign against reigning champions AS FAR Rabat on November 2.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Juliet Adeke,  Josephine Nambuya

Defenders: Sharifah Nakimera, Ahsia, Claire Kebirungi, Ritah Mushimire, Aminah Nakato, Samalie Nakacwa

Midfielders: Krusum Namutebi, Zainah Nambozo, Hadijah Babirye, Agnes Nabukenya, Shakirah Nyinagahirwa

Forwards: Jovia Nakagolo, Anita Namata, Shadia Nabirye, Latifah Nakasi, Belinda Hope Nabawanuka, Cecelia Apiding

Kenya will face Japan in the knock out Group of 16 at the on-going 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on October 29^th in Morocco.

The Kenya Junior Starlets wrote history on Sunday beating Samoa 4-0 in their last Group E match to qualify for the Group of 16.

Mwanakombo Bakari netted a brace, while Brenda Awuor and Gaudancia Maloba also got their names on the score sheet in the match played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Sale.

The victory secured Kenya’s place in the knockout stages as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.

Kenya had lost it’s opening match 3-0 to China, and 6-1 to USA, with Lindey Atieno netting the lone goal.

Ghana, Nigeria and hosts Morocco are the only other African teams that have also qualified for the knock out Group of 16.

The defending champions North Korea will face Morocco, while Ghana take on Argentina, and Nigeria battle Mexico in the other Group of 16 matches involving African teams.

The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is the tenth edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and will climax on November 7^th, 2026.

The Kenya’s Junior Starlets have made a false start in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Kenya suffered a 3-0 defeat to China in their opening Group E match played in Rabat, Morocco on Monday.

Brendah Achieng had an early attempt for the Junior Starlets, but missed the target. Yu Yue later put China ahead after 12 minutes.

In the second half Xu Xiaotany netted a brace for China in the match played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy.

Coach Mildred Cheche’s side struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. Later Joan Orwa had an opportunity to score for Kenya, but her effort was saved.

Kenya’s Junior Starlets will now prepare to face group E leaders USA on Thursday. The USA humbled Samoa 17-0 in their opening match. Kenya will conclude their Group E matches against Samoa on October 25^th.

Three teams from the CECAFA Zone have advanced to the third round of the 2028 CAF Women’s Olympic Games qualifiers.

Ethiopia who edged Rwanda 1-0 in the first leg of the second round, managed a 1-1 draw at home at the Dire Dawa Stadium on Tuesday.

Meray Temesgen scored for the hosts after 29 minutes, and Evelyne Ishimwe leveled matters at the stroke of full time. Ethiopia advanced on a 2-1 goal aggregate.

The Ethiopian team will now face Tanzania in the third round after the Twiga Stars ejected Botswana 7-0 on aggregate.

Tanzania defeated Botswana 6-0 in the return leg played at the Azam Complex on Tuesday. Skipper Opah Clement Tukumbuke led by example scoring one of the goals.

Twiga Stars netted more goals through Aisha Mnunka, Hasnath Linus Ubamba, Ester Maseke, Mary Siyame and Enekia Kasanga Lunyamila.

Uganda who had defeated Zambia 2-1 in the first leg last weekend, suffered an away  4-1 defeat at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

On Monday Kenya silenced Seychelles 11-0 in the return leg to qualify on a record 2-0 goal aggregate. Kenya will now face Malawi in the third round of the qualifiers which has 16 teams.

Two teams will qualify to represent Africa in Women’s Football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.