In the opening match of the 2023/24 season at UCU Sports Ground in Mukono on Saturday morning, Lady Doves, the 2020/21 league champions, and Ucu Lady Cardinals played to a goalless draw.
This match marked the third consecutive time that these two teams have shared the spoils in league games. In the previous season, they drew 1-1 and 2-2 in Masindi and Mukono, respectively.
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Coaches’ Reactions: Lady Doves’ head coach, Jessy Lokoki, commented, “We secured at least one point away from home. UCU is a strong team, and we approached the match tactically to ensure we didn’t lose the opening game of the league. We will review our mistakes and aim to win the upcoming games.”
On the other hand, Ucu Lady Cardinals’ head coach, Godfrey Magoba, said, “We dropped two crucial points at home. It’s clear that we miss our former strikers, Ashiat Naluggwa and Sharon Nadunga. However, we understand they are no longer with us, and we will work on our striking line to make the most of every opportunity in the upcoming matches and collect maximum points.”
Other Results and Fixtures: Last season, the opening game featured She Makerere and She Corporate FC, who shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Makerere.
In the next round of games, UCU Lady Cardinals will face a visit to Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, while Lady Doves will host Asubo Ladies FC on October 22, 2023.
The action continues in the FUFA Women Super League with four matches scheduled for tomorrow.
Match Day One Results and Fixtures:
Saturday, October 14th:
- UCU Lady Cardinals FC 0-0 Lady Doves FC – UCU Sports Grounds, Mukono.
Sunday, October 15th:
- Kampala Queens FC VS Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC – MTN-Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
- Wakiso Hill WFC VS She Makerere FC – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.
- Asubo Gafford Ladies FC VS She Maroons FC – Kampala Quality Ground.
- Rines SS WFC VS Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC – Kabaka Kyabagu, Wakiso.
