Ugandan women footballers continued to make their mark abroad over the past week, with Fazila Ikwaput scoring twice for East Bengal in the AFC Women’s Champions League and Sylvia Kabene finding the net for Mġarr United in Malta.
In India, Ikwaput scored both goals as East Bengal came from behind to defeat Ho Chi Minh City 2-1 in the AFC Women’s Champions League. Fellow Ugandan Resty Nanziri featured for the entire match.
In Malta, Crested Cranes forward Kabene was also on target, helping Mġarr United Women FC secure a 2-1 victory over Birkirkara. She played the full 90 minutes.
In Egypt, Phiona Nabulime featured for the full duration of both FC Masar matches. She was part of the side that defeated ZED FC 3-0 away from home before playing all 90 minutes in a goalless draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Catherine Nagadya played 77 minutes for Al Ahly Women in their 3-0 victory over Palm Hills SC. In Belarus, Shamirah Nalugya completed the match for Dynamo Brest Women as they recovered from a goal down to defeat FC Minsk 2-1. In Denmark, Vanessa Karungi was an unused substitute as Brøndby Women beat Odense Women 2-0.
In Mexico, Juliet Nalukenge played the full match for Club Puebla Femenil in their 2-1 away defeat to Atlas. Sandra Nabweteme, meanwhile, missed Santos Laguna Femenil’s 2-1 loss to Club León through injury.
In Puerto Rico, Laki Otandeka completed the match for Coamo FC, who narrowly lost 1-0 to Puerto Rico Surf Soccer Club. In Tanzania, Ruth Aturo and Zainah Nandede both played the full 90 minutes as Simba Queens registered a 3-0 victory over Kilimanjaro Wonders.
Yanga Princess also won by the same margin, defeating Bunda Girls 3-0. Leticia Nabbosa played the entire match, while Joan Nabirye featured for 30 minutes and Resty Kobusobozi for 25 minutes. Sumaya Komuntale and Molly Nabitaka were unused substitutes.
In Kenya, Margaret Kunihira played the full match for Kenya Police Bullets Women in their 1-0 defeat to Ulinzi Starlets. Daisy Nakaziro was an unused substitute, while Sandra Kisakye and Hadijja Nandago were not included in the squad. Jauharah Nabaggala featured for 80 minutes as Kibera Soccer Women secured a 2-0 victory over Kayole Starlets. In Turkey, Viola Nambi played the final 20 minutes of Trabzonspor AS’s 4-0 victory over Amen SK.
The latest round of fixtures saw Ugandan players contribute across several leagues and continental competitions, with Ikwaput and Kabene leading the scoring highlights.
