Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC Head Coach Ayub Khalifa has praised his players for their commitment, teamwork and collective effort after guiding the club to the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.

The six-time Ugandan champions sealed their place in the last four with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Mali’s USFAS Bamako in their final Group B fixture on Sunday.

Khalifa attributed the achievement to the hard work invested by the entire team, applauding the players for their spirited performances throughout the campaign.

“I thank the players for their spirited effort, commitment and teamwork. This achievement is a result of the hard work we have put in together as a team,” he said.

The qualification marks another significant milestone for Ugandan women’s football, with Kawempe continuing to fly the country’s flag on the continental stage.

Having emerged as Uganda and CECAFA champions, the Valley Warriors have carried their domestic success into the continental competition and will now turn their attention to the knockout stage.

Kawempe face a stern test in the semi-finals against two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns on November 11, 2026.

The encounter gives Khalifa’s charges a chance to take another historic step by reaching the final, though they will have to overcome one of the competition’s most established sides.

With a place in the final at stake, Kawempe will hope to maintain the collective spirit and commitment that have characterised their campaign so far.