Harambee Starlets midfielder Wayodi signs for Ugandan side Kampala Queens

The midfielder was unveiled on Wednesday becoming the latest star to ditch the FKF Women’s Premier League giants, and it is understood the 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Ugandan side, with the option for a further year.

The export captained the reigning KWPL champions in 2022 following Enez Mango’s departure to Farul Constanta of Romania and has been very instrumental to the team’s midfield department.

Wayodi, who was however stripped of the club’s captaincy later in 2023 in favour of Robai Kebedi, termed the move as ‘very vital’ in her bid to take her talent to the next level.

She thanked Vihiga Queens for fine-tuning her talent.

“It’s a very nice feeling joining Kampala Queens. I saw their determination when we were playing in the Caf Women Champions League Cecafa qualifiers in 2023 and I can say it’s a nice place to be.

“I want to thank Vihiga Queens for molding me and giving me a chance to expose my talent to the international arena. While in Vihiga I had the chance to feature in the inaugural Caf Women’s champion’s league which was held in Cairo, Egypt in 2021 and I believe in Kampala I shall continue shining and get more chances.”

Wayodi's journey with Vihiga Queens began in 2021 when she signed from Kisumu All Starlets, and she has had an instant impact on and off the pitch with the Vihiga County based side.

She has previously featured for Oserian Ladies, Wadadia and Thika Queens.

Her move to Kampala Queens side which is coached by former Simba Queen (Tanzania) tactician Charles Ayiekoh Lukula, reunites her with former teammate winger Anita Namata, who made the move to the Ugandan side in January 2024.

Wayodi is the fourth player to ditch Vihiga recently after Winnie Babirye, who joined Makerere Queens in Uganda, Janet Bundi who decamped to Yanga Princess in Tanzania, and Martha Obatta who signed for Sethu FC in India.

Kampala Queens are eager to retain their Ugandan league title this season and they will rely on Wayodi to push their agenda particularly in the central midfield department alongside Shakira Mutibwa and Damali Matama.