Kawempe Muslim Ladies Make Ugandan Football History With CAF Champions League Qualification

Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have etched their names into Ugandan football history after qualifying for the CAF Women’s Champions League for the first time, becoming the first Ugandan club to reach the prestigious continental stage. The Valley Warriors completed their remarkable campaign in dramatic fashion on 31st August 2026 at Kigali Pele Stadium, edging Kenya’s Kenya Police Bullets FC 1-0 after extra time to clinch the CECAFA Women’s Champions League Qualifiers title. Agnes Nabukenya emerged as the heroine, scoring in the 100th minute to break the deadlock and send Kawempe Muslim Ladies into unprecedented continental territory. The historic achievement marks a major milestone for head coach Ayub Khalifah, whose stewardship has guided the Ugandan champions through an extraordinary campaign and into the CAF Women’s Champions League proper. Kawempe Muslim Ladies were outstanding throughout the tournament, finishing the entire campaign unbeaten and without conceding a single goal. Their attacking dominance was equally impressive, with the Valley Warriors scoring 14 goals across the competition. Their defensive resilience, coupled with an impressive attacking display, underlined why Kawempe Muslim Ladies emerged as the standout side in the CECAFA qualifiers. The individual accolades further reflected their dominance. Nabukenya was crowned Most Valuable Player (MVP) after her decisive performances, including the historic winning goal in the final. Goalkeeper Saidah Namwanje also received recognition, winning the Best Goalkeeper award after helping Kawempe Muslim Ladies maintain their remarkable clean-sheet record throughout the tournament. The Golden Boot went to Emush Daniel Dandamo of Ethiopia’s CBE FC, while South Sudanese side Yei Joint Stars FC claimed the Fair Play Award. For Kawempe Muslim Ladies, however, the biggest prize was qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League itself—a landmark moment not only for the club but for Ugandan women’s football. Under Ayub Khalifah, the Valley Warriors have now transformed a regional triumph into a historic continental breakthrough, putting Uganda on the map of Africa’s elite women’s club football. Kawempe Muslim Ladies are no longer just CECAFA champions they are Uganda’s first-ever representatives at the CAF Women’s Champions League stage. History belongs to the Valley Warriors.