The launching of the fifth edition of the Airtel FUFA awards has on Wednesday 16th October, 2019 been launched at Serena Hotel in Kampala.
The awarding ceremonies will take place on Saturday 14th, October 2019 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala under the theme, "celebrating Uganda's footballers".
The launching that was attended by the acting FUFA President Justus Mugisha and FUFA executive committee members saw the major sponsors Airtel Uganda Limited offer 100M.
For the first time in the five Year awards history, new categories where introduced. They include,
Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women).
Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year.
Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year.
FUFA Member Associations’ Award.
The Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions).
The Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019 Nominees.
Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA), Viane Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Daniel Sserunkuma (Vipers), Allan Okello (KCCA), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City), Deogratious Ojok (BUL), Bright Anukani (Proline), Hillary Mukundane (Mbarara City), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Ivan Bogere (Proline).
Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019 Nominees list.
Juliet Nalukenge (Kawempe Muslim), Fauzia Najjemba (Isra Soccer Academy), Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves), Lillian Mutuuzo (Kampala Queens), Hasifah Nassuna (UCU Lady Cardinals), Ruth Aturo (UCU Lady Cardinals), Leticia Nabbosa (Lady Doves), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim), Shadia Nankya (Uganda Martyrs), Amina Nababi (Makerere University), Shamirah Nalujja (Isra Soccer Academy), Maureen Kinavudori (UCU Lady Cardinal.
Full list of the Airtel FUFA 2019 awards categories.
1. Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
2. Airtel FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019
3. Airtel FUFA Best XI 2019 (Men).
4. Airtel FUFA Coach of the Year 2019.
5. FUFA Presidential Award.
6. Airtel FUFA Fair Play Award 2019 (UPL).
7.Airtel FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019 (FJL)
8.Airtel FUFA Soccer Player of the Year
9. Airtel FUFA Fans’ Favorite Uganda foreign based Player.
10.Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year – New.
11.FUFA Member Associations’ Award – New.
12.Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions) – New.
13.Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year – New.
14.Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women) – New.
Note:
UPL Stands for Uganda Premier League.
FJL. Stands for FUFA Juniors League.
