The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 awards, celebrating Uganda’s top football talent. The announcement took place at a lively ceremony at the FUFA Complex in Mengo on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The Best Male Player of the Year nominees are Patrick Jonah Kakande, Denis Omedi, Allan Okello, Jude Ssemugabi, and Ronald Ssekiganda. Vying for the Female Player of the Year award are Agnes Nabukenya, Daisy Nakaziro, Resty Kobusobozi, Shamirah Nalugya, and Zainah Nandede.
In the Coach of the Year category, the contenders include Brian Ssenyonjo, who led the Uganda Cubs to the U17 CECAFA championship; Dusan Stojanovic, who guided SC Villa to their 17th league title; and Hussein Mbalangu of NEC FC.
The 2025 FUFA Awards, themed “Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars,” will be held on May 30, 2025, at the Serena Hotel in Kampala. Public voting begins on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Key Nominees at a Glance:
Male Player of the Year: Denis Omedi (Kitara FC), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa), Jonah Patrick Kakande (SC Villa), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC), Allan Okello (Vipers SC).
Female Player of the Year: Agnes Nabukenya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Daisy Nakaziro (Kampala Queens FC), Resty Kabusobozi (Lady Doves FC), Shamirah Nalugya (Kampala Queens FC), Zainah Nandede (Kampala Queens FC).
Male Coach of the Year: Hussein Mbalangu (NEC FC), Brian Ssenyondo (U17 Head Coach), Dusan Stojanovic (SC Villa).
Women Football Coach of the Year: Frank Anyau (Amus College Head Coach), Issa Hassan (She Corporate FC), Ayub Khalifah Kiyinji (Kawempe Muslim LFC Head Coach).
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 BSC), Paul Lule (Kampala City BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence University BSC).
Futsal Player of the Year: Ilyas Omar Omran (Kisenyi Futsal Club), Joshua Aziku (Park Futsal Club)Farouk Tumwesigye (Mengo Futsal Club).
Fans of the Year: Uncle Money Group, Kamodo Group, Team Dressers (Byaruhanga, Bilangilangi Group).
Fans’ Ugandan Foreign-Based Player of the Year: Bevis Mugabi (Anorthosis Famagusta), Elio Capradossi (SC Cittadella), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC), Rogers Mato (FK Vardar), Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC).
Best Squad of a Particular Year: U17 National Team (2024 CECAFA U-17 Champions), U20 National Team (2021 AFCON U-20 Finalists), Uganda Cranes (2016 AFCON Qualifiers).
