Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC pulled off a remarkable last-day turnaround to clinch the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League title, overturning the odds in a dramatic conclusion that left organisers racing to catch up.
What had been carefully scripted as She Corporate FC’s coronation in Njeru instead unravelled into one of the most unexpected title finishes in recent Ugandan women’s football history.
Heading into the decisive fixtures on May 17, She Corporate led the standings with 50 points, holding a slender one-point advantage over Kawempe Muslim.
The permutations were simple — win and secure the crown. With an impeccable home record all season, confidence within the Buikwe-based camp was unshaken.
Preparations reflected that certainty. FUFA’s events and branding teams had already delivered the league trophy and ceremonial materials to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, with rehearsals conducted a day earlier in anticipation of a routine title celebration.
Little attention was directed toward Kawempe Muslim’s simultaneous fixture against already-relegated Olila Women FC at the Valley Grounds.
But football rarely follows script.
While tension gripped Njeru, Kawempe quietly took control of their own destiny. By the closing stages, they held a narrow 2-1 lead before striker Latifah Nakasi struck in the 85th minute, sealing a 3-1 victory and igniting belief.
Across in Njeru, however, She Corporate were faltering. Despite their dominance at home throughout the campaign, they failed to break down a disciplined She Maroons side, with the contest ultimately ending in a goalless stalemate.
As Kawempe’s final whistle sounded, attention shifted anxiously to Njeru, where FUFA officials still clung to hopes of a late intervention. None came.
The moment the title slipped from She Corporate’s grasp triggered immediate logistical confusion. With the trophy and all ceremonial arrangements stationed roughly 85 kilometres away, organisers were forced into a hurried relocation.
FUFA’s events team eventually reached Kawempe at approximately 2:40 p.m., assembling a scaled-down podium in time for a belated coronation — a stark contrast to the elaborate celebration initially planned.
Amid the disorder, Kawempe Muslim celebrated a historic sixth league title, further underlining their pedigree with the Fair Play Award.
Ironically, individual accolades largely favoured the fallen contenders. She Corporate’s Molly Naava was named Best Goalkeeper, while Jesca Namanda claimed both the Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer honours after finishing with 15 goals — level with Kawempe’s Nakasi.
In the end, what was meant to be a routine title procession transformed into a narrative of resilience and collapse — a final-day heist by Kawempe Muslim that not only rewrote the script but exposed a rare moment of unpreparedness at the highest level of domestic football organisation.
