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Ugandan defender Nankya joins Washington Spirit

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Uganda Crested Cranes Shadia Nankya has joined National Women Super League side in the United States of America, Washington Spirit FC.

The Club confirmed the arrival of the 24-year old defender on February 13th.

The versatile defender joined Washington Spirit on a two year contract from Egypt Women’s Premier League side, FC Masar.

“I am very happy that finally I have joined a big team in a top League in the world. I am ready to work hard and help my team achieve the set goals,” said Nankya.

The defender moves from Egyptian Premier League side FC Masar. She featured in almost all matches for FC Masar last season. Nankya previously played for Uganda Christian University’s Lady Cardinals in the Uganda Women’s Premier League.

“Playing at the highest level in women’s football at the Washington Spirit will also serve as an inspiration to thousands of girls in primary and secondary schools in Uganda and the wider East African region,’ she added.

The NWSL already attracts top African women Football players like Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Michelle Alozie, Barbra Banda, Rachael Kundananji (Zambia), Estelle Johnson (Cameroon), Linda Motlhalo (South Africa), Jassmina Barhoumi (Tunisia) and Ghana’s Princess Marfo among others.

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Tanzania Football

JKT Queens win Tanzania Women’s Premier League

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JKT Queens WFC are the champions of the 2024/2025 Tanzania Women’s Premier League.

The League was decided on May 20th with five matches played at different Stadiums. JKT Queens who also emerged champions in the 2022/2023 season came top.

JKT Queens stopped Gets Program 5-0 in a match played at the Jumhuri Stadium in Dodoma, while second placed Simba Queens WFC defeated Alliance Girls 2-0.

The JKT Queens team finished with 47 points just like Simba Queens, but scored more goals and conceded less. Yanga Princess who recruited massively during the transfer season finished third with 39 points.

JKT Queens who boost of star players like Winifrida Gerald and Stumai Abdallah among others will now represent Tanzania in the CAF Zonal Champions League qualifiers.

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Rwanda Football

Rayon Sports WFC crowned Rwanda Women’s League champions

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Rayon Sports WFC are the champions of the 2024/2025 Rwanda Women’s First Division League.

In their last League match played on Sunday, Rayon Sports WFC settled for a 2-2 draw against Bugesera WFC.

Under coach Iquel Fleury Rudasingwa Rayon Sports WFC finished with 57 points from 22 matches played and lost only one match.

Indahangarwa WFC who stopped Fatima WFC 1-0 in their last League match on Sunday finished second with 48 points from 22 matches played.

Rayon Sports WFC who also lifted the title in the 2023/2024 season will now represent Rwanda in the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

Rwanda through to round 2 in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

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Rwanda has qualified for the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

After stopping Zimbabwe 2-1 in the first leg few days ago, Rwanda followed it up with a goalless draw in the return leg played on Wednesday in Kigali Pele Stadium.

Coach Andre Cassa Mbungo’s team will now prepare to face Nigeria in the second round.

South Sudan who have a 5-0 advantage over Djibouti will return to action against the same side on Friday in the second leg as they look destined to book a place in the second round.

The second round of the qualifiers will be played in September 2025 with Ethiopia facing Kenya, and Tanzania battling Angola in some of the matches. Uganda will take on Namibia, while Burundi battle Zambia in some of the other matches.

Four teams will qualify to represent Africa at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup to take place in Poland.

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Ethiopia Football News

CBE crowned 2024/2025 Ethiopia Women’s Premier League champions

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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia WFC are the champions of the 2024/2025 Ethiopia Women’s Premier League.

Coach Heye Gizaw Birhanu’s team were crowned champions for the fifth straight season on Sunday.

In their last Premier League match Commercial Bank of Ethiopia WFC stopped Adama City WFC 5-0 with Rediet Asersahgn and Nigest Bekele each scoring a brace.

Senaf Wakuma who emerged top scorer of the League with 22 goals was also on the score sheet.

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia finished unbeaten with 62 points, while Hawasa WFC and Sidama Coffee WFC finished second and third respectively.

Birhanu will have the opportunity to guide his team in the CAF Women’s Champions League Zonal qualifiers as they try to defend the title they won last year in Addis Ababa.

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