Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC captain Gloria Namugerwa credits hard work, preparation and unity for the team's flying start in the FUFA Women's Super League 2026/27 season.
The Lubaga-based side climbed to first place on Saturday, November 7, following a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Jinja United WFC at Phillip Omondi Stadium.
Jinja United struck first in the eighth minute before midfielder Immaculate Nakanjako levelled in the 22nd minute and an own goal by Janat Babirye completed the turnaround.
Forward Auki Angel Kigongo was named Woman of the Match for the third time this season, underlining her importance with three goals already.
Namugerwa says new faces have blended well with established players after changes made within the squad started paying off.
"This season, we've changed quite a lot of things. We have new faces, and they have been a good addition to the team," Namugerwa said.
The captain revealed players make promises to themselves and the technical team before every fixture with one shared objective.
"Well, before entering any game, we make promises to ourselves and to the entire technical team. But all we have one voice that is winning the game," she said.
Uganda Martyrs have collected 13 points from six matches, winning four, drawing one and losing once.
Their only defeat came in October in a narrow 2-1 away loss to defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC.
They have since responded with important victories, including a 1-0 win over St Noa Girls FC.
The argument doing the rounds in Kampala is whether Uganda Martyrs can sustain this early momentum and challenge Kawempe Muslim for the title.
Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC 2026/27 FUFA Women's Super League start
- Matches played: 6
- Wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- Losses: 1
- Points: 13
- Goals scored: Not specified
- Top performer: Auki Angel Kigongo (3 goals, 3 Woman of the Match awards)
- Last result: 2-1 vs Jinja United WFC (H)
- Next target: Maintain top spot
Source: Kawowo Sports
