Wakiso Hills Women Football Club
| Nickname(s) | The Antelopes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Stadium | St. Mary's |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Chairman | Wilber Shaka |
| League | FUFA Women Super League |
| 2024/2025 | 12th |
Wakiso Hills Women Football Club, also known as "The Antelopes"[1] is a professional women's football club competing in the FUFA Women Super League. They are located in Maya[2] Wakiso District of Uganda.
Wilber Shaka is the current club president.[3]
History
[edit]Wakiso Hills WFC was founded in 2010 as a "Girls School Team" and they are one of the pioneer clubs of the FUFA Women Elite League.[4]
Antelopes played in the FUFA Women Elite League in 2014/2015[5] During 2015/2016, the second edition of the FUFA Women Elite League kicked off, and the host (Wakiso Hills WFC) were defeated by London Collage Nansana[6] 2-0 at the Wakiso district headquarters playgrounds on the 7th November 2015.
The Antelopes entered into Partnership with Vipers SC as their sole Men's football club[7]They will be the official women's team in all CAF, FUFA, and FIFA engagements. The Antelopes will retain their property rights and brand image but will have to corroborate with the Vipers Sports Clubs in terms of technical development, marketing, and club infrastructure.
The Antelopes secured their entry to the 2024/2025 FUFA Women Super League[8] after defeating the She Maroons 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Patricia Naiga, securing second position in the FUFA Elite League 2022/2023.[9]
In October 2023, Wakiso Hills unveiled new players, which included Fatumah Nakasumba, Rashidah Nankya, Zaitun Namaganda, Teopista Apino, Phoebe Banura, Maureen Kimono, Esther Namaganda, Prossy Nashipond and Bakkitta Amina.
Management announced the replacement of Coach Kamya Swaleh by Rogers Nkugwa, who joined the Club on a one-year contract.[10] Umar Kassjagwe and Coach Trevor as his assistants, Mathew Lumu as the Fitness coach and Eric Kiggundu as their Physiotherapist.[11]
In 2023, The Antelopes confirmed Claire Mulindwa as their patron and Hajjat Aisha Nakirijja as their new Finance Managers.[12]
Stadium
[edit]St. Mary's Kitende has a seating capacity of 20,000 with more than 1,000 VIP seats.[13]
Technical Team
[edit]Head Coach; Rogers Nkugwa.
Assistant Coaches; Umar Kassjagwe.
Coach Trevor.
Fitness Coach; Matthew Lumu.
Physiotherapist; Eric Kiggundu.
Non Technical Team
[edit]Patron; Claire Mulidwa.
Finance Manager; Aisha Nakirijja
References
[edit]- ^ "Wakiso Hill Women Football Club name squad ahead of new campaign | The Touchline Sports". 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Wakiso Hill kick off massive recruitment with signing of Banura Phoebe". Swift Sports Uganda. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Winning the title is our target next season – Shaka Wilber | The Touchline Sports". 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Club, Vipers Sports (2023-06-23). "Club Statement: Wakiso Hills". Vipers SC Official Website. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Vipers announce partnership with Wakiso Hill WFC". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2015-11-07). "2nd FUFA Women Elite kicks off with London College victory". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2023-06-23). "Vipers confirm partnership with Wakiso Hills". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ Marsha, Ahmed (2023-06-06). "FUFA Women Elite League: Wakiso Hills stun She Maroons to brighten promotion hopes". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Ngwa, Lesley (2023-06-19). "FUFA Elite League : She Maroons crowned champions as Wakiso hill earn promotion". KICK442 Sport News. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (2024-01-22). "Wakiso Hill unveil new coach". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Wakiso Hill Women Football Club name squad ahead of new campaign | The Touchline Sports". 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (2023-09-01). "Vipers' female team Wakiso Hills confirm Claire Mulindwa as patron". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "THE STADIUM". Vipers SC Official Website. Retrieved 2024-11-12.