The best players and teams that excelled in this years’ University Football League were rewarded with accolades and cash prizes at the inaugural awards Gala that took place at Kati Kati, Lugogo.
Kyambogo University won the title this season edging two time champions Kampala University 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 all draw to clinch their first ever University football league championship.
Asaba Rahman, Kyambogo’s captain was voted league MVP while Derick Aritho from Kyambogo was handed the golden glove.
Kyambogo University football team was awarded 4 million shillings cash prize for being champions.
The outstanding players from all the Universities that took part in the competition were also awarded with an accolade and Ugx 100,000 (one hundred thousand shillings) each.
The full list of the awards
League MVP — Ashaba Racmac (Kyambogo University)
Best Coach – Vincent Tumusiime
Best Goalkeeper – Aliho Derrick (Kyambogo University)
Top Scorer – Ogwang Isaac (St. Lawrence University)
Best Sports Tutor – Lutwama Julius (YMCA)
Fair Play award – St. Lawrence University
*Each received an accolade and Ugx 500,000 (five hundred thousand shillings)
MVP from each participating University:
Uganda Martyr’s University – Lukwago Nasser
YMCA Comprehensive – Kazibwe John
Uganda Christian University – Semambo Jerome James
St. Lawrence University – Guta Musa
Nkumba University – Gwoto Fred
MUBS – Wamusi Bernard
Kyambogo University – Mwesigwa Emmanuel
Kumi University – Olupot Cuthbert
Kampala University – Buga Moses
Kampala International University – Gavamukulya Gerald
IUIU- Mubarak Kagwa
Gulu University – Mwesigwa Drake
Busitema University – Kibande Cyrus
Bugema University – Musiima Isaac
Bishop Stuart University – Maseruka Daniel