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Gloria Namugerwa is a female Ugandan footballer who plays as a defender for Uganda Martyrs High School- Lubaga in the FUFA Women Super League.[1][2][3]

She was born in Kabaale-Wakiso District on 29th November 2003. Her parents are Ssentongo Lawrence (RIP) and Kabajjuma Maria Gorreti.[4]

Club career

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Gloria Namugerwa used to escort boys and watch over their bags at the football pitch. While at her duty a bag keeper, the ball went off the pitch so she kicked back. And that is when coach Allan Kabonge saw the talent in her and approached her.[5]

Gloria started playing football in 2011. She has played locally for Uganda Martyrs High School- Lubaga Women and Lady Doves Football Club.[6][7][8] Gloria also played for national team ( the Crested Cranes) under 17 and was among its stars.[9][10] she plays as a defender in Lady Doves.[11][12]

International Participation

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Gloria joined FCF Amani FC in DR Congo Women top flight side upon signing a two year employment contract.[6][13][14][15][16] While at Amani she wore shirt number fourteen.

References

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  1. ^ "Women (U17)". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  2. ^ Muziransa, Makhtum (April 21, 2021). "Uganda Martyrs edge Kawempe Muslim in FWSL".
  3. ^ Muziransa, Makhtum (August 27, 2021). "Lady Doves paper over cracks".
  4. ^ "Star Profile: Namugerwa who used to Watch over Players' bags at the Pitch turns Inspirational- The Gloria Football Journey | Voice of Bugerere". 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ^ "Star Profile: Namugerwa who used to Watch over Players' bags at the Pitch turns Inspirational- The Gloria Football Journey | Voice of Bugerere". 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  6. ^ a b Ntege, John Paul (2022-02-18). "Ugandan Duo Unveiled By DR Congo Giants". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  7. ^ Muyita, Joel (2021-04-15). "FUFA Women Super League: Uganda Martyrs name final squad". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  8. ^ Muziransa, Makhtum (August 27, 2021). "Doves need strong start".
  9. ^ "Crested Cranes skipper Aturo earns promotion to Finnish top flight". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  10. ^ "Women (U17)". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  11. ^ "Ayub Kiyingi is the new U20 women's national team head coach". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  12. ^ "Ayub Kiyingi is the new U20 women's national team head coach". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  13. ^ "Gloria Namugerwa Archives". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  14. ^ Ntege, John Paul (2022-02-18). "Ugandan Duo Unveiled By DR Congo Giants". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  15. ^ "Crested Cranes skipper Aturo earns promotion to Finnish top flight". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  16. ^ Ntege, John Paul (2022-02-18). "Ugandan Duo Unveiled By DR Congo Giants". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-11-19.

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