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
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