The FUFA Club Licensing Committee has confirmed that 11 clubs have successfully been granted licenses to compete in the 2025/26 FTB FUFA Women Super League, Uganda’s top-tier women’s football competition.
The clubs cleared to take part in the new season include Amus College, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, She Maroons FC, St. Noa Girls FC, Kampala Queens, She Corporate FC, Rines SS WFC, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC, Olila High School WFC, Makerere University WFC and Lady Doves FC.
This confirmation comes after a rigorous licensing process, which requires all participating teams to meet a set of mandatory standards relating to administration, financial accountability, technical staff qualifications, and facilities. The licensing procedure is not only a compliance requirement under FUFA and CAF regulations but also a mechanism to professionalize women’s football in Uganda and prepare clubs for future continental participation.
Significance of the process
The 2025/26 season promises to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with the licensed teams representing a strong blend of experience, tradition, and emerging talent. Clubs such as Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Kampala Queens remain among the most successful and established institutions in Ugandan women’s football, while schools-based sides like Amus College and St. Noa Girls continue to showcase the strength of youth development pathways.
The presence of academic institutions such as Makerere University highlights the growing role of education-based clubs in shaping the women’s game, while She Corporate, Uganda Martyrs Lubaga, and Rines SS add to the competitive mix. Former league winners Lady Doves FC and the steadily rising Olila High School WFC round off the list of licensed clubs, each with their own ambitions for the coming campaign.
FUFA’s stance
FUFA emphasized that the licensing exercise is designed not to exclude teams but to raise the standards across all levels of the women’s game. The federation has been keen on ensuring that clubs build strong structures off the pitch to match the increasing level of competition on it. By adhering to licensing requirements, teams are expected to enhance professionalism, improve player welfare, and strengthen their long-term sustainability.
Looking ahead
With 11 clubs officially cleared, the countdown to the 2025/26 season is underway. Fans can expect another exciting campaign featuring high-profile clashes, rising stars, and clubs eager to challenge for silverware. The announcement also reassures stakeholders that women’s football in Uganda continues to grow in both structure and competitiveness, setting the stage for even greater achievements at regional and continental levels.
As the FUFA Women Super League enters a new chapter, the licensed clubs now shift focus to final preparations, transfer dealings, and tactical fine-tuning ahead of what promises to be a season full of drama, passion, and unforgettable moments.
