When the pressure was at its highest and every pass carried the weight of a continental dream, Namutebi Kruthum stood tall the Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC midfield general produced a commanding display in the CECAFA Women’s Club Championship, helping the Ugandan champions make their presence felt on the road to CAF Women’s Champions League qualification.

Kruthum was more than just a midfielder but heartbeat of the team from the opening whistle playing with remarkable confidence and composure, demanding the ball, controlling the tempo and ensuring Kawempe Muslim remained in command of the midfield battle. A Masterclass in midfield control. What stood out most was her ability to dictate play.

With intelligent positioning and crisp distribution, Kruthum repeatedly offered her teammates an outlet while disrupting the rhythm of the opposition and knew when to slow the game down, when to accelerate it and when to take responsibility a performance combined discipline, confidence, intelligence and authority the qualities expected of a true midfield general battled for possession, connected defence with attack keeping the engine running throughout the contest of the tournament performance to remember.

As Kawempe Muslim’s continental campaign continues, performances like Krusoom’s provide a powerful reminder of the quality emerging from Uganda’s women’s game.
The midfielder’s commanding showing was one to remember: a display built on control, character and an unmistakable desire to lead next stop is African women CAF champions league.

Congratulations Kruthum and our very best wishes to Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC as they prepare to represent Uganda at the finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League.