The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirmed the nominees for the 2024 FUFA Awards, set to honour the nation’s top football performers. The nominees were revealed on Thursday during a colorful ceremony held at the FUFA Complex in Mengo.
The prestigious event, themed “Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars,” will culminate in a grand awards gala on May 30, 2025, at the Serena Hotel in Kampala.
Key Categories and Nominees
Best Male Player of the Year
Patrick Jonah Kakande – SC Villa, Denis Omedi, Allan Okello – Vipers SC, Jude Ssemugabi – Kitara FC, Ronald Ssekiganda – SC Villa
Best Female Player of the Year
Agnes Nabukenya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, Daisy Nakaziro – Kampala Queens, Resty Kobusobozi – Lady Doves FC, Shamirah Nalugya – Kampala Queens, Zainah Nandede – Kampala Queens FC
Coach of the Year (Men)
Brian Ssenyondo – Uganda U17 Head Coach & Kitara FC, Dusan Stojanovic – SC Villa, Hussein Mbalangu – NEC FC
Coach of the Year (Women)
Frank Anyau – Amus College, Issa Hassan – She Corporate, Ayub Khalifah Kiyinji – Kawempe Muslim
Upcoming Talent Award
Richard Okello – BUL FC, Brian Jara – KCCA FC, James Bogere – Masaka Sunshine
Beach Soccer Player of the Year
Edward Kasibante – Buganda Royal, Paul Lule – Kampala City, Brian Nkuubi – St. Lawrence University
Futsal Player of the Year
Omar Omran – Kisenyi Futsal Club, Joshua Aziku – Park Futsal, Farouk Tumwesigye – Mengo Futsal
Fans of the Year
Uncle Money Group, Kamodo Group
Team Dressers
Byaruhanga, Bilangilangi Group
Fans’ Foreign-Based Player of the Year
Bevis Mugabi – Anorthosis Famagusta (Cyprus), Elio Capradossi – SC Cittadella (Italy), Steven Mukwala – Simba SC (Tanzania), Rogers Mato – FK Vardar (North Macedonia), Khalid Aucho – Yanga SC (Tanzania)
Best Squad of a Particular Year
Uganda U17 National Team (2024) – CECAFA U-17 Champions, Uganda U20 National Team (2021) – AFCON U-20 Finalists, Uganda Cranes (2016) – Qualified for AFCON after 39 years
