For those who have followed her journey, Phiona Nabulime’s brilliance at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 comes as no surprise.
Since her move from Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC last year and also a product of Divine Soccer Academy Masaka – Uganda, Phiona has played every single minute for FC Masar a true testament to her consistency, fitness, and value to the team.
Now on Africa’s grandest stage in Egypt, she continues to shine. A midfield rock with unshakable presence across FC Masar’s three group A matches, Phiona has proven once again why she is regarded as one of the most complete midfielders in the region , her performances have been a blend of maturity, intelligent positioning, inpoint accuracy, relentless work rate, game control under pressure whenever FC Masar needed composure, stability, and leadership, Phiona delivered.
Group Stage Highlights -A Masterclass in Consistency
FC Masar’s path out of the group has been challenging yet inspiring and Phiona has been at the heart of it.
🔹 0–0 vs ASFAR (Morocco)
Held the midfield with discipline against one of Africa’s toughest sides.
🔹 5–0 vs 15 de Agosto (Equatorial Guinea)
Dominant display as Phiona controlled play and created attacking momentum.
🔹 1–1 vs USFAS (Mali)
Provided balance and stability to ensure progression to the knockout stages. Her ability to dictate tempo, win duels, cover crucial spaces, and initiate attacks has elevated FC Masar’s midfield to another level.
Eyes on the Semi-Final Battle
Up next, FC Masar faces a formidable test against ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
The other semi-final will see ASFAR take on 2024 champions TP Mazembe a sign of the fierce competition at this stage of the tournament.
But with Phiona anchoring the FC Masar midfield, confidence remains high.
A star ready to lead her team to glory
Our client, Phiona Nabulime, has shown repeatedly that when the stage is big, she becomes bigger. Her growth over the last year has been remarkable evolving from a promising talent into a commanding midfield general.
As FC Masar marches into the semi-final, we extend our warmest wishes to Phiona and the entire team. May they continue this incredible journey and go all the way to the final to lift the title.
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