Wakiso —St Noa Girls FC wrote a golden chapter in Ugandan women’s football history on Sunday after clinching the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League title, defeating Asubo Ladies FC 1-0 in a tightly fought final at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came courtesy of forward Silvia Kabene, who pounced on a defensive blunder between Asubo’s goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate.
A miscommunication inside the box saw the ball spill dangerously, and Kabene reacted first, calmly slotting in the match-winner that sealed St Noa’s maiden promotion to top-flight football.
The victory capped off an extraordinary season for the Wakiso-based side, who stormed through the Elizabeth Group unbeaten, amassing 32 points and conceding just once in the group stages.
Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, also impressed throughout the season, topping the Victoria Group with 29 points to book their spot in the championship match.
Though both sides had already secured promotion to the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women’s Super League, the final was far from a formality. It was a hard-fought contest that showcased the best of Uganda’s rising women’s football talent and carried immense prestige.
Led by coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera, St Noa Girls FC celebrated their first-ever promotion to top-tier football, a milestone that reflects the club’s steady growth and dominance in youth development.
The team’s rise is closely linked with the success of St Noa Girls Secondary School, which has become a hotbed for young talent.
The losing finalists, Asubo Ladies, coached by Ibrahim Kibumba, made a valiant run to the final just a year after suffering relegation.
Their immediate return to the Super League underscores their resilience and tactical strength.
Post-match awards reflected St Noa’s dominance this season. Silvia Kabene was named Most Valuable Player of the Season, capping off a stellar campaign, while shot-stopper Lillian Nakirya walked away with the Goalkeeper of the Season accolade after a series of commanding performances.
St Noa’s win continues a stellar year for the institution. Earlier in May, their school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football championship, edging Amus College in a dramatic penalty shootout.
That triumph followed a runner-up finish at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed silver after falling to the hosts in the final.
They also lifted the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games title in February, dethroning long-time regional giants Kawempe Muslim, solidifying their position as a rising powerhouse in both youth and competitive women’s football in Uganda.
With a blend of disciplined coaching, raw talent, and institutional support, St Noa Girls FC now enters the Super League as a team to watch — a symbol of hope and progress for Uganda’s women’s football future.
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
St Noa Girls FC etched their name in Ugandan women’s football history by winning the 2024/25 FUFA Women Elite League, defeating Asubo Ladies 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Sunday, May 25, at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso.
The decisive moment came from forward Silvia Kabene, who capitalized on a rare defensive mistake between Asubo Ladies’ goalkeeper Olga Lukia Bitiru and a teammate. A mix-up in the box saw the ball spill awkwardly, and Kabene was quickest to react, tapping home the only goal of the match to seal her side’s triumph.
St Noa’s victory capped an impressive season in which they dominated the Elizabeth Group, finishing unbeaten with 32 points and conceding just once. Their final opponents, Asubo Ladies, led the Victoria Group with 29 points and also impressed on their way to the title decider.
While both teams had already secured their place in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Women Super League, the final still carried the weight of silverware and prestige. For St Noa, this marked a particularly significant achievement, as it is their first-ever promotion to top-tier football under the leadership of coach Jimmy Kintu Mwera.
On the other hand, Asubo Ladies, led by coach Ibrahim Kibumba, made an impressive return to the Super League just one year after their relegation.
St Noa’s dominance this season was further reflected in the individual accolades awarded after the final. Match-winner Silvia Kabene was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season, while goalkeeper Lillian Nakirya received the Goalkeeper of the Season award for her outstanding performances throughout the campaign.
This victory adds another chapter to the remarkable year for St Noa Girls FC and their affiliated St. Noa Girls Secondary School. Earlier in May, the school team won the 2025 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) girls’ football title, triumphing over Amus College in a penalty shootout. This came on the back of a strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Schools Football Championship in Ghana, where they claimed a silver medal after losing 2-0 to the hosts in the final.
In February, the school also triumphed in the 2025 Elite Secondary Schools Games, dethroning the regional powerhouse Kawempe Muslim in another impressive victory.
Match pictorial
