In the early hours of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Kampala Queens FC departed for Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers.
The team, led by coach Asefa Firew, is determined to make a strong impression in the competition and redeem themselves after a disappointing performance in their last appearance.
The Queens of Soccer have traveled with a 22-player squad, including a surprise inclusion of Crested Cranes custodian Daisy Nakaziro.
Nakaziro, who announced her departure from the club at the end last season, has trained with the team for only one day and she joins the squad to Kenya.
Despite the short notice, Nakaziro’s experience and expertise will undoubtedly be valuable assets to the team.
Kampala Queens will face stiff competition in Group A, alongside hosts Kenya Police Bullets and Eritrean side Denden FC.
The team will need to draw on their skills, strategy, and teamwork to overcome their opponents and progress to the next stage.
The Squad
The Kampala Queens squad includes:
– Goalkeepers: Gloria Namakula, Daisy Nakaziro, and Sharon Kaidu
– Defenders: Jamira Nabulime, Shakirah Nankwanga, Catherine Wujja, Patience Nabulobi, Esther Namusooke, and Jolly Kobusinge
– Midfielders: Zaitun Namaganda, Teddy Najjuma, Lema Turist Tone, Amedu Meadin Sahilu, Precious Phiri, Kamiyati Naigaga, and Moureen Kimono
– Forwards: Peace Muduwa, Catherine Nagadya, Square Maiwase, and Shamusa Najjuma
Competition Details
The CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers will feature 12 teams divided into three groups.
The competition will take place from September 4 to September 16, 2025, with the final match scheduled for September 16. The venues for the matches are the Nyayo Stadium and Ulinzi Complex.
Groupings
– Group A: Kampala Queens, Kenya Police Bullets, and Denden FC
– Group B: CBE FC, Rayon Sports Women, and Top Girls Academy
– Group C: Yei Joint Star FC, JKT Queens, and JKU Princess
