November 9, 2024 — Kampala, Uganda
In a significant move for women’s football in East Africa, Kampala Queens Women Football Club has appointed Ethiopian coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal as their new head coach. The highly respected Hailegebreal takes over from Charles Ayiekoh, who departed the club just last week. The appointment, confirmed by the club on November 4 via social media, is part of the club’s efforts to bolster its coaching staff and continue its unbeaten run in the FUFA Women Super League.
Hailegebreal, best known for leading Ethiopia’s Women’s National U-20 team to victory in the 2022 CECAFA Championship, brings a wealth of experience and a winning track record. She joins Kampala Queens on a two-year contract that will extend her stay until 2026, a move anticipated to further elevate the team’s performance in the regional league.
Kampala Queens currently sit second in the FUFA Women Super League standings, with nine points from five games, just four points shy of league leaders Kawempe Muslim. The team’s commitment to fostering both local and international talent is evident in the appointment of Hailegebreal and the promotion of assistant coach Sharon Kizza. Kizza, previously a fitness coach for Kitara FC, demonstrated her capability by leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Rines SS WFC in her interim role.
The Ethiopian coach will step onto the pitch with her new team for the first time today, as Kampala Queens face off against Amus College WFC at Lugogo. Fans are eager to see how Hailegebreal’s coaching philosophy and experience will shape the team’s play style and impact their push for the top spot in the league standings.
Kampala Queens, also known as the “Queens of Soccer,” have high hopes for this new chapter. “Kampala Queens is pleased to announce Asefa Firew Hailegebreal as head coach on a two-year employment contract,” the club shared on social media, highlighting their excitement about the future under Hailegebreal’s leadership.
With Hailegebreal’s track record of championship success and Kizza’s growing influence, Kampala Queens fans are optimistic that this coaching duo will help the team achieve new heights in women’s football. The club’s supporters and the broader football community will be watching closely as Hailegebreal embarks on this promising journey with the Queens, bringing her strategic expertise and passion for women’s football to the Ugandan league.
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