The FUFA Women’s Cup is back after a three-year break. The knockout competition for Women Football in Uganda was put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.
The detailed road map to this year’s edition was released on Wednesday with the draws also conducted.
The FUFA Women’s Cup is back after a three-year break. The knockout competition for Women Football in Uganda was put on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.
The detailed road map to this year’s edition was released on Wednesday with the draws also conducted.
The function was graced by FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Mulindwa who also doubles as the Vice Chairperson of the FUFA Competitions Committee.
Others included FUFA Competitions Director Aisha Nalule, Uganda Women Football Association (UWFA) Vice Chairperson Wilber Shaka, Uganda Women Football Association delegate Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo and Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA) Chairman Paul Ssali.
The 2022/23 edition will feature teams from FUFA Women Super League (10), FUFA Women Elite League (11), FUFA Regional Leagues (9), one team from Buganda 4th division and the other being a non- league team.
Hon. Nakiwala indicated it is important to have women play as many games as possible and believes the return of the FUFA Women’s Cup is important.
“We are delighted to have this competition return. As FUFA we believe Women’s Football is growing at a high rate and having such competitions gives the girls more exposure and chance to play.” She said.
Mulindwa on the other hand stated FUFA will be keen on the teams fulfilling the club licensing standards
“We are glad that this competition is back but we shall observe the Club licensing measures. The pitches must be up to standard and the rest of the measures will be followed.” Mulindwa stated.
The round of 32 fixtures will be played between 18th -25th February while the round of 16 games will happen between 18th-19th March.
The dates for the other rounds (Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final) will be confirmed by the Competitions Department on a later date.
Road map to the final
Round of 32
Match 1- Kyambogo University WFC vs Isra Soccer Academy
Match 2- Luweero Giant Queens vs Asubo Gafford Ladies
Match 3- Mbarara Royals FC vs Uganda Martyrs WFC
Match 4- Goldstar H/S Girls FC vs UCU Lady Cardinals
Match 5- Golden Impact WFC vs Olila High School WFC
Match 6- Jinja SS WFC vs She Maroons FC
Match 7- Rubaga WFC vs FC Tooro Queens
Match 8- Acholi Queens vs Kampala Queens FC
Match 9- Taggy FC vs Kawempe Muslim WFC
Match 10- Byafaayo Queens WFC vs Rines SS WFC
Match 11- Dynamic Jjeza WFC vs She Corporate FC
Match 12- Ehcos SS WFC vs GYCO Girls SC
Match 13- She Game vs Lango Queens
Match 14- Bunyaruguru Girls FC vs Lady Doves FC
Match 15- Kawempe Junior Team vs Makerere University WFC
Match 16- St. Noa Girls vs Wakiso Hills WFC
Round of 16
Match 17- Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 15
Match 18- Winner Match 8 vs Winner Match 7
Match 19- Winner Match 9 vs Winner Match 4
Match 20- Winner Match 11 vs Winner Match 5
Match 21- Winner Match 16 vs Winner Match 14
Match 22- Winner Match 13 vs Winner Match 3
Match 23- Winner Match 12 vs Winner Match 2
Match 24- Winner Match 10 vs Winner Match 6
Quarterfinals
Match 25- Winner Match 21 vs Winner Match 23
Match 26- Winner Match 24 vs Winner Match 20
Match 27- Winner Match 18 vs Winner Match 19
Match 28- Winner Match 17 vs Winner Match 22
Semifinals
Match 29- Winner Match 28 vs Winner Match 27
Match 30- Winner Match 26 vs Winner 25
Final
Match 31- Winner Match 30 vs Winner Match Winner 29
