Acholi Queens FC, also Vision College Football Club, is a Ugandan football club based in Kitugum, Uganda. They play in the top division of Ugandan football, the FUFA Women's Elite League.[1]

Acholi Queens FC
Nickname(s)"The Queens"
Founded2015
StadiumKitgum Boma Grounds
Coordinates3.2941° N, 32.8779° E
PresidentMichael Kilama
ManagerWilfred

Their home stadium is Booma Kitgum. In 2028 Kitgum Boma Ground Development Task Force (KBGDTF) was established to oversee the upgrading of the stadium to attract national games and identify and develop the talents of young stars in sports.[2]

History

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Acholi Queens FC started in 2015 as Vision College Football Club.[3] The director of VISION COLLEGE Kitgum founded Acholi Queens FC, formerly known as Vision Ladies Football Club, as a school team in 2015. (Mr Kilama Micheal). The Vision Women's Football Club entered the FUFA Competition League in 2015 and initially competed in the 5th Division before moving up to the 4th Division. The team earned a spot in the third division thanks to their efforts and successful performances.[4][5]

In the third division, the first leg was played in the Apac District (Apac Municipal Stadium) and the second leg in the Amolator District, where the team advanced to the play-off between Vision Women's Football Club and Amugu SS, which was held in the Omoro District. The squad was paired to meet West Nile Champion Paidha Women FC on a home-and-away basis after winning the Northern Region, and Vision Women Football Club defeated Paidha Women 3–1 on aggregate following a 1–1 draw in Paidha and a 2–0 win in Kitgum. The team subsequently earned a spot in the FUFA Women's Elite League. The club participated in the Elite League for two seasons (2019–2020 and 2020–2021). FUFA Executive Member changed the name of Vision Women's Football Club to ACHOLI QUEENS FC on 13.10.2021.[5][6]

Players

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Current squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   UGA Alum Kadijjah Mohammed
18 GK   UGA Lamwaka Winfred Lomakech
5 DF   UGA Adongocen Lillian Kaggwa
4 DF   UGA Lakica Tracy
20 DF   UGA Acio Recho
9 FW   UGA Akwii Barbrah
6 MF   UGA Atimango Winfred
16 MF   UGA Amolo Tracy
23 FW   UGA Lukica Merion
10 FW   UGA Apili Elizabeth
22 MF   UGA Amito Vivian Charity
11 FW   UGA Atimango Salipher
7 FW   UGA Agenorwot Jeriza
15 DF   UGA Anena Lucky
26 MF   UGA Atenyo Sharon
27 MF   UGA Atimango Gloria
19 DF   UGA Laker Feltaline
21 DF   UGA Abio Racheal
17 MF   UGA Adongo Peace
25 DF   UGA Anena Scovia
14 FW   UGA Atim Gift
12 MF   UGA Atimango Patricia Ricky
03 DF   UGA Ayee Solinda
10 FW   UGA Aber Prisca Eva
MF   UGA Akulu Sharon

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Uganda Football Teams Directory (1413)". www.ugandafootball.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  2. ^ Ochola, O. Dominic (14 Jul 2018). "Volunteers Form Task Force To Revamp Boma Sports Ground".
  3. ^ "FUFA Approves Twelve for 2021/22 Women Elite League Season". ChimpReports. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  4. ^ "FUFA Women Elite League 2022 fixtures confirmed". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  5. ^ a b Muyita, Joel (2023-02-01). "FUFA Women's Cup back after three-year hiatus". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  6. ^ Mugabi, Geoffrey (2023-06-17). "FUFA Women Elite League: She Maroons to be crowned as Tooro Queens, Wakiso Hills seek promotion". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2023-11-19.