Uganda Martyrs High School WFC moved to the top of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League standings on Saturday after recovering from a goal down to beat Jinja United WFC 2-1 at Lubaga.
The Lubaga-based outfit have collected 13 points from six matches, an eight-point improvement on the five points they managed at the same stage last season.
Their record now reads four wins, one draw and a solitary defeat with 10 goals scored, the highest tally in the league, and five conceded for a goal difference of +5.
Key results include a 4-1 thrashing of Rines SS WFC, an away victory at St Noa that ended their unbeaten run, and another road win over Lady Doves at Katusabe Stadium.
They also held last season's runners-up She Corporate to a 1-1 draw before losing narrowly 2-1 to defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies at St Mary's Stadium, Kitende.
Head coach Edward Kasozi attributes the improvement to better pre-season preparation compared to last year's rushed build-up.
"So far, so good. We have collected 13 points, which is a good start. The performances have also been good, and our target remains to win as many games as possible," Kasozi said.
He warns that managing fatigue and complacency will be vital as the fixture schedule intensifies.
Captain Gloria Namugerwa points to renewed collective responsibility in the dressing room.
"A lot has changed in the dressing room. We have made commitments to one another as players and as a technical team. We understand what we want, and at the end of the day, our focus is on getting the three points," Namugerwa said.
New signings have added quality and blended quickly with the existing core.
The argument doing the rounds in Kampala is whether this youthful Martyrs side can sustain a title challenge against the established heavyweights Kawempe and She Corporate.
Uganda Martyrs WFC opening six results
- vs Rines SS WFC: Won 4-1
- vs St Noa: Won away
- vs Lady Doves: Won at Katusabe Stadium
- vs She Corporate: Drew 1-1
- vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies: Lost 2-1 at St Mary's Stadium, Kitende
- vs Jinja United WFC: Won 2-1 at Lubaga
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Source: FUFA
