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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.

CECAFA U-17 Women Championship

CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship draw set

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The draw for the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) U-17 Women’s Championship 2026 will take place on May 21st, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.

Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Competitions Manager confirmed that the draw will be conducted at 11.30am (East African time) at the FUFA TV headquarters in Mengo.

The tournament which will attract seven teams will take place June 13-23 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

“We shall hve seven teams being drawn and placed in two groups. We are appy that for the first time Somalia and Sudan will also send Women’s teams for this Championship,” added Mossi.

The draw will be conducted the CECAFA’s Head of Marketing and Communication, Andrew Jackson Oryada.

The Championship will also help teams from our Zone that would have qualified for the last stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers prepare better.

The seven teams to be drawn include

Tanzania

Kenya

Uganda

Djibouti

Rwanda

Somalia

Sudan

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Police Bullets crowned Kenya Women’s Premier League Champions

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Kenya Police Bullets WFC are the champions of the 2025/2026 FKF Women Premier League.

The Police side bagged their third straight title on Sunday after seeing off Madira Assasins 1-0 in a match played at the Police Sacco Grounds in South C, Nairobi. Rebecca Okwaro netted the lone goal.

After 21 matches Kenya Police Bullets finished with 52 points, five ahead of second-placed Ulinzi Starlets. They only lost two matches and drawing twice.

Ulinzi Starlets also completed their season with a 7-1 humbling of Bungoma Queens, while Kibera Soccer Ladies finished third on the log.

Kenya Police Bullets will now represent Kenya in the 2026 CECAFA Zonal CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers to be hosted by Rwanda.

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Kawempe Muslim Ladies win FUFA Women’s Super League title

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Kawempe Muslim Women Football Club are the 2025/2026 FUFA Women’s Super League champions.

Handled by experienced coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, the Kawempe Muslim team defeated Olila High School 3-1 in the deciding match played at the Valley Grounds on Sunday.

On the final day of the League, two teams (She Corporate and Kawempe Muslim) had a chance to lift the trophy if they registered wins.

While Kawempe Muslim Women’ FC won 3-1, She Corporate settled for a goalless draw against She Maroons.

Jovia Nakagolo, Latifah Nakasi and Agnes Nabukenya netted the goals to ensure the Kawempe Muslim side returned to win the League title again.

“I am very happy that the team worked hard to reclaim the title we have won before,” said a happy Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC coach.

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC who will now represent Uganda in the Zonal CAF Champions League qualifiers finished with 52 points, one ahead of She Corporate FC.

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

Tanzania beat Cameroon to qualify for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026

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Tanzania have qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 to take place in Poland.

The Tanzanite Queens defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the return leg of the 4th round of the qualifier in a match played at the New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday.

Tanzania lost the first leg 3-1, but the 2-0 win enabled them to qualify on an away goal’s rule after the two teams tied 3-3 on aggregate.

Mary Aaron netted in the first half goal, while Hasnath Ubamba made it 2-0 in the second half. The home side continued to attack in numbers as Cameroon defended and always tried to move forward on the break.

“We are very happy to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. I thank the players for working very hard to get this far and making history,” said Tanzania’s experienced Women’s coach Bakari Shime.

On Saturday another team from the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Uganda bowed out after settling for a 1-1 draw against Ghana and bowing out on a 3-2 goal aggregate.

Tanzania now join Ghana and Nigeria to represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. The fourth slot will be decided later tonight when Ivory Coast face Benin in the return leg after the two teams settled for a 1-all draw in the first leg.

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