By 2017, as a 13-year-old at St. Janan Luwum SS, Shadia was already certain football was more than a pastime. Her dedication earned her a bursary to St. Edward’s SS Bukuumi, later leading to a move to Rines SS Namusera. After passing trials with She Corporates, one of Uganda’s top women’s clubs, she was forced to quit when training clashed with her lectures. LOOKING AHEADNow in her final year at Makerere, Shadia admires Nigerian international Michelle Alozie, who balanced football with a career in science. My goal is to give the same chance to others.” From dusty Kansanga streets to Oslo’s bright lights, Shadia Nambasa has turned resilience into triumph.