The Crested Cranes of Uganda have been drawn against hosts Morroco , Burkina Faso , and Senegal for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON).
In the draw ceremony which was held in Rabat on Friday evening, the Crested Cranes returning to the AWCON for the first time since making their debut appearance in 2000 in South Africa were placed in group A for the biennial football continental showpiece.
The 14th edition of the AWCON is scheduled to take place from July 2 to 23, 2022 and this the first edition, CAF is organizing this tournament with 12 teams moving from those usual eight.
The twelve teams were drawn in three groups of four teams each and in other groups, Banyana Banyana of South Africa were drawn in the same group with, Burundi, Botswana and defending champions, the super falcons of Nigeria who beat them in the last Awcon final while group B has Cameron, Tunisia and Togo.
For starters, the four semi-finalists at the tournament will automatically qualify for the 2023 Women’s World Cup while two other sides will enter a 10-team intercontinental play-off which will decide the final three spots at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
GROUPS
GROUP A: Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda
GROUP B: Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia, Togo
GROUP C: Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi, Botswana
The opening match of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022 will see hosts Morocco face Burkina Faso on 2 July at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
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- KCCA Women Held by Makerere as Missed Chances Define Goalless Draw | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super LeagueThe goalless draw was a story of opportunities missed and defensive interventions that mattered. KCCA had enough chances to win the match but could not find the finishing touch, while Makerere remained resilient and came within inches of claiming victory at the death.
- Makerere Out to Halt KCCA’s Unbeaten Start | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super LeagueThe statistics favour KCCA, but the one-point difference between the sides leaves little room for complacency. Makerere will need to be more effective in possession and clinical in front of goal, while KCCA will seek to turn their defensive confidence into another three-point result.
- Vula’s Debut Header Gives Uganda Cranes Victory Over LibyaThe victory leaves Uganda at the top of Group H with four points from two matches. Tunisia and Botswana follow on two points each after their entertaining 2–2 draw, while Libya remain on one point following their opening two fixtures.
- Uganda Martyrs 4-1 Rines SS WFC: Auki Stars as Four-Star Kidda Girls March to the SummitThe victory lifted Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC to the top of the 12-team standings with six points from two matches and a goal difference of +4. They are currently the only team in the league to have collected maximum points from their opening two fixtures.
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Finance Trust Bank FUFA WSL 2026/2027 Fixtures.
FWSL - MATCH DAY 1 FIXTURE
 
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3 - 02026/2027
Kawempe Muslims LFC vs Jinja United WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
She Corporate FC vs St.Noa Girls Zana FC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
URA Ladies FC vs KCCA WFC |
 
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1 - 02026/2027
Makerere University vs Amus College WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
LADY DOVES FC vs Uganda Martyrs LWFC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
Rines SS WFC vs She Maroons FC |
AROUND THE SPORTING WORLD
- Uganda Martyrs Face Kawempe Test with Top Spot at Stake | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
The central contest is likely to be between Uganda Martyrs’ scoring threat and Kawempe’s unbeaten defence. With an average of 2.5 goals per game, the leaders have demonstrated their ability to make chances count. Kawempe, by contrast, have yet to concede, suggesting that their defensive organisation has been effective. The challenge for Uganda Martyrs is to find a way through without losing the attacking rhythm that has brought them six points. - KCCA Women Held by Makerere as Missed Chances Define Goalless Draw | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
The goalless draw was a story of opportunities missed and defensive interventions that mattered. KCCA had enough chances to win the match but could not find the finishing touch, while Makerere remained resilient and came within inches of claiming victory at the death. - Makerere Out to Halt KCCA’s Unbeaten Start | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
The statistics favour KCCA, but the one-point difference between the sides leaves little room for complacency. Makerere will need to be more effective in possession and clinical in front of goal, while KCCA will seek to turn their defensive confidence into another three-point result. - Vula’s Debut Header Gives Uganda Cranes Victory Over Libya
The victory leaves Uganda at the top of Group H with four points from two matches. Tunisia and Botswana follow on two points each after their entertaining 2–2 draw, while Libya remain on one point following their opening two fixtures. - Uganda Martyrs 4-1 Rines SS WFC: Auki Stars as Four-Star Kidda Girls March to the SummitThe victory lifted Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC to the top of the 12-team standings with six points from two matches and a goal difference of +4. They are currently the only team in the league to have collected maximum points from their opening two fixtures.
