After a four-year absence, the MTN FUFA Awards are back with a grand celebration of Ugandan football’s brightest stars. The highly anticipated return of the prestigious awards was officially announced on Friday morning at Kampala Serena Hotel, where football stakeholders, legends, and sponsors gathered to herald the revival of the ceremony.
The 7th edition of the FUFA Awards will take place on May 30, 2025, at the same luxurious venue, exclusively recognizing outstanding performances from the 2024 football season. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with a new category—MTN Media Personality of the Year—added to the lineup, further enriching the recognition of contributors to the sport.
A Legacy of Excellence
The awards last took place in 2021, when Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC) and Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) were crowned Best Male and Female Footballers of the Year, respectively. The inaugural edition in 2015 saw Farouk Miya and Sandra Nabweteme claim the top honors, setting a high standard for future winners.
Under the theme “Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars,” the launch event was graced by FUFA Awards Committee Chairman Hajji Hussein Rajab, members of the FUFA Executive Committee, Deputy CEO Decolas Kiiza, sponsors MTN, Nile Special, and Nivana, as well as football legends and key stakeholders.
All Award Categories for 2024
This year’s awards will spotlight excellence across multiple categories, including:
- Male Player of the Year
- Female Player of the Year
- Male & Female Best XI
- Male & Women’s Football Coach of the Year
- FUFA Goal of the Year
- Upcoming Talent Award
- Beach Soccer & Futsal Player of the Year
- FUFA Member Associations’ Award
- Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions)
- FUFA Presidential Award
- Fans’ Ugandan Foreign-based Player of the Year
- Best Squad of the Year
- MTN Media Personality of the Year (New!)
The return of the MTN FUFA Awards marks a pivotal moment for Ugandan football, offering a night of glamour, recognition, and inspiration. As the countdown to May 30, 2025 begins, anticipation builds to see who will rise as the next icons of the beautiful game in Uganda.
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