Kawempe Muslim FC Women claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Uganda Martyrs Women in the Uganda Women Super League on 18 October 2026, using home advantage and a strong second-half response to secure all three points. The result adds another important win to Kawempe’s season and keeps them firmly in the conversation at the top end of the Uganda Women Super League standings.

Match overview

Played under the lights in Kawempe, the contest lived up to its billing as a competitive league fixture. Kawempe Muslim FC Women started with purpose, pressing high and forcing Uganda Martyrs Women into early defensive work. The visitors, however, were compact and dangerous on the counter, and they made the home side work for every opening.

The first half was played at a good tempo, with Kawempe enjoying more of the ball but Uganda Martyrs showing real discipline in their defensive shape. The game opened up after the interval, and the final half-hour produced the decisive moments that separated the two teams.

Key moments

• First-half breakthrough: Kawempe Muslim FC Women took the lead after sustained pressure, with a quick attacking move unlocking the Uganda Martyrs defence.
• Visitors respond: Uganda Martyrs Women found an equaliser before the break, capitalising on a counter-attacking opportunity and briefly silencing the home support.
• Second-half winner: Kawempe restored their advantage after the restart, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal following a period of sustained possession and pressure.
• Late resistance: Uganda Martyrs pushed forward in the closing stages, but Kawempe’s back line and goalkeeper held firm to protect the 2-1 scoreline.

Tactical story

Kawempe Muslim FC Women controlled large spells of the match through their midfield rotation and willingness to attack down the flanks. Their full-backs pushed high, creating overloads that forced Uganda Martyrs Women to defend deep. The home side’s ability to recycle possession quickly was central to their success, especially after the interval.

Uganda Martyrs Women were at their best in transition. Their equaliser came from exactly that route — a fast break that exposed Kawempe’s advanced positioning. However, the visitors struggled to maintain that threat for long periods, and Kawempe’s second-half adjustments limited their counter-attacking space.

Standout performers

Kawempe’s midfield was the engine room of the performance, winning second balls and setting the tempo. The home captain led by example, while the goalkeeper produced a crucial late save to preserve the win. For Uganda Martyrs Women, the forward line showed plenty of promise, particularly in the first half, and the team’s organisation kept them in the contest until the final whistle.

What it means

The 2-1 result strengthens Kawempe Muslim FC Women’s position in the Uganda Women Super League table and gives them valuable momentum in the title race. For Uganda Martyrs Women, the defeat is a tough one to take, but their performance showed enough to suggest they can remain competitive in upcoming fixtures. Kawempe will now look to build on the win, while Uganda Martyrs will focus on turning narrow losses into points.