Record league champions Sports Club Villa could soon have a fully independent women’s football team if presidential aspirant Farouq Meywa has his way, as he unveiled an ambitious manifesto centered on structural reform, inclusivity, and long-term growth.
Addressing supporters at Kanyanya Playground in Kampala on Saturday, Meywa placed the establishment of a standalone women’s side at the heart of his vision for the 1975-founded club.
He argued that Villa’s stature demands a comprehensive football structure that includes a fully fledged women’s program operating under the club’s direct management.
“Villa is supposed to have its own women’s football team — not doing a partnership. Madrid doesn’t collaborate with a school to have a female football team; it has its own team. That’s what we want at Villa,” Meywa said, drawing comparisons with European giants to underline his point.
Currently, Villa’s involvement in women’s football has been through partnership arrangements, a model Meywa believes falls short of the club’s ambitions.
His proposal signals a shift toward autonomy, branding alignment, and institutional control — elements he says are critical if the club is to modernize and compete at every level of the game.
The women’s team pledge formed part of a broader reform agenda that Meywa says will restore Villa’s dominance both locally and on the continent.
He confidently declared that within one to three seasons, the club could challenge for the CAF Champions League title, insisting that Villa must aspire beyond domestic success.
However, it was his emphasis on structural growth — particularly women’s football — that resonated strongly with sections of the fan base seeking a more progressive identity for the club.
Meywa also promised improved fan engagement, including biannual accountability reports and subsidized club jerseys, with the club covering 40 percent of the cost to boost matchday identity and unity.
The manifesto launch also served as a platform to reaffirm his earlier announcement that Villa will unveil a new stadium in Kampala on March 20, 2026, ahead of club elections.
The electoral roadmap is expected to be released on March 1 at CEast High School in Ntinda.
As his nationwide campaign gathers pace — with stops in Masaka and Kanyanya — Meywa has coupled his message with community outreach initiatives, including donating footballs to local teams in Kawempe and Kazo ahead of a friendly match involving managers and Uganda Cranes legends.
With elections approaching, Meywa’s focus on establishing an independent women’s team signals a strategic attempt to redefine Villa’s future — not just as a powerhouse in men’s football, but as a fully inclusive sporting institution built for the modern game.
