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The Ugandan sports fraternity is in shock following the untimely passing of one of the country’s most vibrant and promising female football administrators, Scovia Angeyango.
Angeyango passed away on Sunday evening, leaving behind a trail of sorrow among the football community and the wider sports family who have joined together to mourn her death.
At the time of her passing, Angeyango was serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FUFA Women Super League side Lady Doves FC and also as a FUFA delegate representing Women Super League clubs.
FUFA pays tribute to fallen Angeyango
FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo was among the first to extend his condolences to the bereaved family, describing Angeyango as a young, passionate, and dedicated leader who deeply loved football and made significant contributions to the women’s game.
“Scovia was a committed and visionary leader who believed in giving back to the game. Her contributions were immeasurable, and her absence will be greatly felt by the football community, especially those associated with the FUFA Assembly, Lady Doves FC, Kitara Region Football Association, and women’s football at large,” Magogo said.
“On behalf of the FUFA Executive, Delegates, Members, Secretariat staff, and the entire football community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Scovia’s family, friends, relatives, Kitara Region Football Association, Lady Doves FC, Uganda Women Football Association, and the National Women Football Leagues,” he added.Tributes have also poured in from schools and sports associations across the country.
The Kabalega SS football fraternity shared their condolences, writing:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, Angeyango Scovia, CEO of Lady Doves WFC. May her soul rest in peace.”
Kabalega SS mourns Angeyango
The Uganda DanceSport Federation also paid tribute, describing her as a passionate sports enthusiast and community leader: “With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of our beloved delegate for Bunyoro Region — a passionate sports enthusiast and dedicated teacher. Her impact in the community and the Uganda DanceSport Federation will forever be remembered. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”
Scovia served as a delegate to the FUFA Assembly, representing the National Women Football Leagues since 2021, and had recently been re-elected for the 2025–2029 term.
She also served on the FUFA TV Cup Organising Committee, with her most recent assignment taking her to Gulu, where St. Joseph’s College Layibi hosted the tournament.
Her passing marks a profound loss to the women’s football fraternity and Uganda’s sports sector at large.
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