FUFA 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha flagged off Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC at FUFA House on Thursday ahead of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League in Egypt.
The Uganda and CECAFA champions become the first Ugandan club to compete in the continental tournament scheduled for Cairo from 1st to 15th November 2026.
FUFA provided 30 return air tickets to facilitate the team's participation in the competition.
Mugisha congratulated the club on reaching the milestone after winning the domestic league six times since its introduction in 2015.
"Congratulations to Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC on reaching this important milestone. Winning the league six times is no small achievement; it reflects years of hard work, commitment and consistency," Mugisha said.
He challenged the team to approach the competition with confidence against Africa's leading clubs.
Mugisha highlighted the progress of women's football in Uganda through deliberate development efforts.
He reaffirmed FUFA's commitment to supporting women's football and pledged to engage government for increased funding.
"FUFA stands with Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and will continue supporting the growth of women's football," Mugisha said.
Head coach Ayub Khalifa described qualification as a proud moment for the club since 2015.
"This is a proud moment for Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC and everyone who has been part of our journey," Khalifa said.
He thanked FUFA for timely travel support and said the team is prepared for the challenge ahead.
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