KCCA Women Retain Key Midfielder

FUFA Women Super League giants KCCA Women FC have extended the contract of midfielder Zaitun Namaganda.

Sports Light Uganda understands that Namaganda has signed a new two-year employment contract with the club.

URA Ladies, who have already signed Shamusa Najjuma and Patience Nabulobi from KCCA Women FC, were interested in signing Namaganda, but the club opted to keep the midfielder.

The 2023 FUFA Women’s Cup runners-up She Maroons also wanted to sign Namaganda, who had been training with the Luzira-based club for several weeks. However, the midfielder has decided to remain at the Palace.

Last season, Namaganda scored seven league goals and was named the Player of the Month for March after netting four goals in four games.

Namaganda joined KCCA Women FC two years ago from Wakiso Hill and has since won a league title and the FUFA Women’s Cup with the club.

Known for her game leadership, long passing and shooting ability, Namaganda has established herself as a key player whom KCCA Women FC could not afford to lose.

Her contract renewal feels like a new signing for newly appointed head coach Hamuza Lutalo.

The club has already renewed the contract of versatile defender Esther Namusoke and signed sensational forward Nusulah Nakintu from Uganda Martyrs.

Meanwhile, KCCA Women FC have lost Shamusa Najjuma, Patience Nabulobi and Catherine Nagadya during this transfer window.

However, the Queens of Soccer are expected to make more signings to fill the gaps left by departing players and further strengthen the squad.

KCCA Women FC will open their 2026-27 campaign away to newcomers URA Ladies FC on Sunday, September 20.