KCCA FC has entered women’s football after acquiring a 30 percent stake in Kampala Queens FC and rebranding the reigning Uganda Women’s Super League champions as KCCA Women FC.
The agreement creates official men’s and women’s teams under the wider KCCA Football Club identity. It also represents one of the most significant institutional partnerships in Ugandan women’s club football, combining KCCA’s established history and support base with Kampala Queens’ competitive achievements.
What the KCCA FC Deal Involves
According to the official KCCA FC announcement, the club has purchased an initial 30 percent stake in Kampala Queens for one year. KCCA intends to acquire additional ownership gradually over the coming years as the relationship develops.
The wording makes this more than a short sponsorship or branding arrangement. KCCA now holds an ownership interest in the women’s club, although Kampala Queens’ existing shareholders retain the majority stake at this stage.
The one-year opening period should allow both organisations to evaluate their working relationship, establish shared structures and determine how future ownership changes will be managed. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed in the public announcements.
Kampala Queens Become KCCA Women FC
Under the agreement, Kampala Queens have adopted the name KCCA Women FC. The squad will use KCCA FC’s colours, branding and visual identity from the 2026/27 season.
However, the club will retain its popular nickname, “The Kampala Queens”. Preserving that name maintains an important connection with the team’s history, supporters and achievements before the partnership.
The arrangement means KCCA FC and KCCA Women FC will operate as the organisation’s official men’s and women’s football teams. The new structure presents both sides under one recognised city-based sporting identity without completely removing the women’s team’s established character.
Partnership Unveiled on KCCA FC Day
The agreement was announced publicly during KCCA FC Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Those present included KCCA Women FC chairman Patrick Ntege, Kampala Minister Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki and Deputy Executive Director Benon Moses Kigenyi. KCCA chairman Eng. Andrew Sserunjogi Mukiibi and members of the club’s board also attended.
Supporters were shown the new KCCA Women FC jersey for the 2026/27 campaign, providing the first visible expression of the rebrand.
Why the Move Matters for Women’s Football
Kampala Queens already arrive with sporting credibility as reigning national champions. KCCA brings a historic football name, a substantial supporter network and an established institutional platform.
The partnership may also create opportunities for stronger marketing, sponsorship discussions, media promotion and shared football-development systems. Those potential benefits will depend on how both parties implement the agreement rather than on the rebrand alone.
For Ugandan women’s football, the deal could encourage other established men’s clubs to invest meaningfully in women’s teams. Greater institutional participation would potentially strengthen competition, improve player pathways and give female footballers more consistent public exposure.
What the Agreement Means for Supporters
KCCA fans now have official men’s and women’s teams representing the club. That gives supporters an opportunity to follow both sides under the same badge and could increase attendance and interest around women’s league fixtures.
Long-standing Kampala Queens followers must also remain central to the transition. Retaining the team’s nickname is a useful step, but preserving its culture will require continued engagement with the supporters and players who built its identity.
The reported partnership therefore balances continuity with expansion: KCCA gains a direct place in elite women’s football, while Kampala Queens gain access to a larger and more established football platform.
What Happens Next?
Attention now turns to how KCCA Women FC perform during the 2026/27 season and how smoothly the new identity is integrated. Supporters will watch for clarity on administration, investment, player development, and the proposed gradual increase in KCCA’s ownership.
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Final Verdict
KCCA’s 30 percent acquisition is an important commitment to Ugandan women’s football, not merely a name change. Its long-term value will be measured through stronger structures, improved opportunities for players and sustained competitive success. If implemented carefully, KCCA Women FC can preserve the Kampala Queens legacy while building a broader future under one of Uganda’s most recognised football institutions.
