Airtel Uganda and FUFA hosted guests at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo for the long-awaited Airtel-FUFA awards on Friday.
KCCA’s midfield general, Muzamir Mutyaba and OIila High’s Fazila Ikwaput drove home in brand new cars after being crowned the FUFA Best Male and Female Players of 2017.
Other winners included Mike Mutebi who won the Coach of the Year award, Muhammod Kalema who won the FUFA presidential award, Brian Miiro Nsubuga – the Best Referee and Kennedy Kasadha – the Best Upcoming Referee. Emmanuel Okwi and Dennis Onyango were the Fan’s best players at home and abroad respectively. KCCA FC was crowned the Fair Play team of 2017.
Commenting about the awards, Airtel Uganda Brand and Communications Manager, Remmie Kisakye congratulated the winners of the night and thanked all those who took time to vote for their favorite players.
“I want to thank FUFA and all the other partners for their efforts and contributions towards the success of Ugandan football,” she said, adding that Airtel Uganda remains committed to promoting Ugandan football at all levels.
“I congratulate the winners today and encourage all those who did not win to keep exhibiting discipline and excellence as we work together to take Ugandan football to the next level,” she concluded.