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Football
With Prossy Basemera scoring for the second time in a row, Cathy Nassimbwa netting her fourth goal in the last three games for the Lady Cardinals, and Ritah Adyero sealing the victory, the efforts of the star players overshadowed the only goal for BUL FC Women. The visitors’ goal came from an own goal by Lady Cardinals goalkeeper Annita Akayo after a shot by Shifa Namubiru struck her back and went into the net.
Combined School of Social Sciences and SJMC team defeated FEDT 2-0 to win the UCU Inter-Faculty Games 2026 title. Goals from Diego Mugambwa and tournament top scorer Simon Arike capped a disciplined performance built on tactical execution and resilient defending.
The win was pivotal on the well-coordinated backline of UCU Lady Cardinals, commanded by Prossy Basemera and Harriet Muwugumya, as well as the team’s ball carrier upfront, Cathy Nassimbwa, who was in her prime form so far this season, making the defence of Jinja United Women FC look shaky.
The 2025-26 Pepsi University Football League resumes this weekend, and the UCU Cardinals have strengthened their attack with two new forwards as they push for a place in the knockout phase.
FUFA Women Elite League starts on February 28, 2026, with teams from across the country set to compete for promotion and pride. Uganda Christian University Lady Cardinals will open their campaign away to Gold Star Women Football Club at Bukedea Amus Stadium at 4 pm.
Uganda Christian University Cardinals booked a place in the final of the AUUS Games football competition after a narrow 1–0 win over Kampala University (KU).
Makerere University’s football team showcased an outstanding performance at the expense of Soroti University in a 3:0 win in their first game of the group stage phase.
The Division of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) defeated the Vice Chancellor’s Division (VC) 2–1 in a lively football match played on Wednesday afternoon at the New Pitch, earning a place in the finals of the ongoing UCU Staff Sports Gala.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals were held to a 1–1 draw by Kumi University in a closely contested University Football League (UFL) match played at the UCU Grounds on Tuesday, October 28.
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