Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (born 25 July 2005) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kampala Queens Football Club.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 25, 2005 | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kampala Queens FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC | |||
| Kampala Queens FC (loan) | |||
| International career | |||
| Uganda U-18 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editNyinagahirwa's parents were Sarah Nakabugo and Mustafah Funi. She attended Seeta church of Uganda primary school in Mukono. Later she attended Kawempe Muslim.[3] Nyinagahirwa started her football journey while in primary school. She represented her district in Mubende during primary school games.[4]
Club career
editNyinagahirwa started her career seriously while playing for Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC before joining Kampala Queens FC on a six month loan.[5]
In 2023 Nyinagahirwa was appointed captain during the Uganda national Women's u-18 by coach Ayub Khalifa.[6]
For the 2022/2023 season in FUFA Women Super League, she was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and top scorer.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Shakirah Nyinagahirwa is built different". Monitor. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers: 25 players summoned". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ "Shakirah Nyinagahirwa is built different". Monitor. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ "Shakirah Nyinagahirwa is built different". Monitor. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ Mugabi, Geoffrey (2023-06-14). "Shakirah Nyinagahirwa joins Kampala Queens FC". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ Sports, Pulse (2023-06-14). "Uganda has unfinished business after World Cup hiccup - Nyinagahirwa". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ↑ "What sides have to do in FWSL second round". Monitor. 2025-01-30. Retrieved 2025-10-01.