The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and MTN Uganda launched the MTN-FUFA Awards 2024 at a colourful ceremony held on Friday at the Kampala Serena Hotel, with the theme ‘Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars.’
Now in their 7th edition, the MTN-FUFA Awards have evolved into the pinnacle of football recognition in Uganda, an annual celebration of excellence that pays tribute to the players, coaches, referees, clubs, fans and contributors whose efforts continue to uplift the beautiful game across the country.
FUFA Awards Committee Chairman, Rogers Byamukama said the Awards’ have been symbolic over the years. “The FUFA Awards are not just a celebration; they are a national reflection of our football journey and the stars who inspire the next generation,” he said.
The FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson, echoed the same energy, emphasizing the expanded focus of this year’s edition, saying “This year’s Awards shine a spotlight on growth, diversity, and excellence both on and off the pitch. We are excited to see the football family come together once again to honour our best.”
With strategic backing from long-time partners MTN Uganda, the Awards are set to reach new heights, incorporating a broader spectrum of categories and giving fans, players and stakeholders even more to celebrate.
Returning and new categories for 2024-2025 include:
- Male Player of the Year
- Female Player of the Year
- Male Best XI
- Female Best XI
- Male Coach of the Year
- Women Football Coach of the Year
- FUFA Goal of the Year
- Upcoming Talent Award
- Beach Soccer Player of the Year
- Futsal Player of the Year
- FUFA Member Associations’ Award
- Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions)
- FUFA Presidential Award
- Fans’ Foreign-based Player of the Year
- Best Squad of a Particular Year
- MTN Media Personality of the Year
John Paul Okwi, MTN Sponsorships and Events Manager said football is the game of many colours, many tribes and this aligns with what MTN believes in—Together We Are Unstoppable. “It is a very unique sport and there is no way MTN cannot be part of it. The MTN-FUFA Awards will be one of the awards that will be marked on the calendar,” Okwi noted.
Anguzu Rogers, Commercial Manager at Crown Beverages said they are delighted to be part of the awards and look forward to continue supporting the game of football through their Nivana brand.
