12th FASU Games (Women’s Football):
Final:
- Nkumba University (Uganda) 3-1 Université Général Lansana, Conté de Sonfonia (Guinea-Bissau)
Semifinals:
- Université Général Lansana, Conté de Sonfonia (Guinea-Bissau) 2 -1 German University in Cairo (Egypt)
- Nkumba University (Uganda) 5-0 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (Nigeria)
Nkumba University Women’s Football Team, aka Beach Girls, won gold at the 2026 FASU Games in Cairo, Egypt.
The Ugandan ambassadors overcame Guinea-Bissau’s Université Général Lansana Conté de Sonfonia (UGLC) 3-1.
Shafiga Tamisi notched a brace, with Cecilia Apiding getting the other goal.
Right from the start of the tournament, Nkumba University proved to be a team on a mission possible whipping German University in Cairo 10-1.
Jasmine Nalukwago ran the show with the most individual goals scored, five. Kamiyati Naigaga added four goals, with a goal apiece from Shafiga and Apiding.
The-would be second duel against the 2025 champions, Lagos State University from Nigeria, was not played, with Nkumba University earning the points that drove them to the semifinals.
At the semifinal stage, Nkumba University was again ruthless, walloping Nigeria’s Nnamdi Azikiwe University 5-0 to book their place in the final.
Kamiyati Naigaga scored a brace, with Catherine Wujja, Shafigah Tamisi and Jasmine Nalukwago adding a goal apiece.
Dr Joseph Muyiira, the Nkumba University Sports Tutor, lauded the gallant players for the brave display at the championship. He attributed the success to great preparations.
“We planned for wins and, yes, we are the African University Ladies’ Football Champions,” Dr Muyiira remarked.
The victory for Nkumba University in the final guaranteed them a slot to represent Africa at the 2028 Federation of International University Games (FISU) in Brazil.
Besides Nkumba University, Uganda was also represented by Busitema University that took 15 athletes in Tennis, Chess and Athletics.
Nkumba University Women’s Football delegation:
Players:
Joseph Nambuya, Sharon Kaidu, Sumaya Nsisi, Kamiyati Naigaga, Jolly Kobusingye, Winnie Nabbaale, Sharifah Nakimera, Catherine Wujja, Rukia Namusoke, Ritah Mushimire, Krusum Namutebi, Faridah Namirimu, Cecilia Apiding, Babra Anomo, Shafigah Tamisi, Brenda Nalumu, Jasmine Nalukwago, Shakirah Nankwanga
Officials:
- Head of delegation: Dr Sulaiman Bbosa
- Director, Female Affairs: Dr Anne Abaho
- Sports Tutor: Dr Joseph Muyiira
- Coach: John Brosad Atwijuka
