Category: MTN FUFA Awards

On Friday 30th May, 2025, at the MTN FUFA Awards 2024 held at Serena Hotel, Kampala, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Hon. Moses Magogo Hassim, continued his tradition of recognising football stakeholders for their contributions to the beautiful game in Uganda.

This year, the prestigious FUFA Presidential Award was bestowed upon Mr. Ashford Mamelodi, a renowned football administrator from Botswana.

The award acknowledges Mr. Mamelodi’s instrumental role in laying the foundation for modern-day football administration in Uganda.  

His extensive experience in football development and management has had a lasting impact on the game in the country. Notably, he implemented FIFA development projects in Uganda, including the construction of the FUFA House, FUFA Technical Centre Njeru, and the artificial turf at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

FUFA President Hon. Magogo Hassim praised Mr. Mamelodi as one of Africa’s greatest football administrators and a true friend to Ugandan football. Mr. Mamelodi’s contributions to the growth of football in Uganda span over two decades, with his association with FUFA beginning in late 90s as a FIFA Development Officer. 

What’s remarkable is that both FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo Hassim and FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha are products of Mr. Mamelodi’s FIFA educational football instructors in administration, marketing, and communications a testament to his influence on Ugandan football’s current leadership.  

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Mr. Mamelodi was awarded the FUFA Presidential Award 2024, which will be presented to him in Botswana.  

FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha received the award on his behalf at the ceremony.

The award is a testament to Mr. Mamelodi’s dedication to the growth and development of football in Uganda and beyond.  

Key highlights about Mr. Ashord Mamelodi  

• Highly regarded football administrator in Africa with extensive experience in football development and management 

• Instrumental in implementing FIFA development projects in Uganda 

• Laid the foundation for modern-day football administration in Uganda 

• Promoted the growth of football in his region (COSAFA) through various development initiatives 

• Held prominent positions, including General Secretary of his country’s Football Association and COSAFA, and FIFA Development Officer 

• Authored a book, ‘Protecting the Game’ sharing his experiences and lessons learned during his decade-long service 

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The star-studded MTN FUFA Awards 2024 was held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on 30th May 2025 and it was full-house.

While making his remarks, the Chairperson Organising Committe who also doubles as a FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama couldn’t hold back his excitement while giving the opening remarks.

‘Tonight is a beautiful day. We are not here to just celeberate footballers but also everyone who supports the beautiful game. We pledge that the 2024/2025 Season Awards will be much bigger than this.’ – Rogers Byamukama, Chairman Organising Committee

The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim while speaking to the audience expressed joy that the event is back and live on FUFA Tv.

‘The last time we had awards, I mentioned that the next event will be broadcast live and now FUFA Tv is doing exactly that.’

The FUFA President also emphasied the need for the awards to be held earlier to avoid the overlap.

‘We intend to have the 2024/2025 Awards before the end of this year. This will help us overcome the overlap we have experienced in this edition.’

List of Winners

Pictorial

The prestigious MTN FUFA Awards return bigger and better. The annual awards, hosted by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), honour outstanding performers across the Ugandan football landscape—recognising talent, dedication, and contribution to the beautiful game.

The awards are under the theme ‘Celebrating Football Heroes, Inspiring Future Stars’ and will be held on 30^th May 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

List of Nominees

Male Player of the Year Nominees

1. Denis Omedi – Kitara FC
2. Ssekiganda Ronald – SC Villa
3. Kakande Jonah Patrick – SC Villa
4. Jude Ssemugabi – Kiatara FC
5. Allan Okello – Vipers SC

Female Player of the Year Nominees

1. Agnes Nabukenya – Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC
2. Daisy Nakaziro – Kampala Queens FC
3. Kabusobozi Resty – Lady Doves FC
4. Nalugya Shamirah – Kampala Queens FC
5. Nandede Zainah – Kampala Queens FC

Male Coach of the Year Nominees

1. Mbalangu Hussein – NEC FC
2. Ssenyondo Brian – U17 Head Coach
3. Dusan Stojanovic – SC Villa

Women Football Coach of the Year Nominees

1. Frank Anyau – Amus College Head Coach
2. Issa Hassan – She Corporate LFC
3. Ayub Khalifah Kiyinji – Kawempe Muslim LFC Head Coach

Upcoming Talent Award Nominees

1. Okello Richard – BUL FC
2. Jara Brian – KCCA FC
3. Bogere James – Masaka Sunshine

Beach Soccer Player of the Year

1. Kasibante Edward – Buganda Royal BSC
2. Lule Paul – Kampala City BSC
3. Nkuubi Brian – St. Lawrence University BSC

Futsal Player of the Year

1. Ilyas Omar Omran – Kisenyi Futsal Club
2. Joshua Aziku – Park Futsal Club
3. Tumwesigye Farouk – Mengo Futsal Club

Fan of the Year

1. Uncle Money Group
2. Kamodo Group
3. Team Dressers
4. Byaruhanga
5. Bilangilangi Group

Fans’ Ugandan Foreign-Based Player of the Year Nominees

1. Bevis Mugabi – Anorthosis Famagusta (Cyprus)
2. Elio Capradossi – SC Cittadella (Italy)
3. Mukwala Steven – Simba SC (Tanzania)
4. Rogers Mato -FK Vardar (North Macedonia)
5. Khalid Aucho – Yanga SC (Tanzania)

Best Squad of a Particular Year

1. U17 NT – 2024: CECAFA U-17 Champions 2024
2. U20 NT – 2021: AFCON U-20 Finalists against Ghana
3. Uganda Cranes 2016: Qualified for AFCON after 39 Years

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Public voting shall begin on Saturday 24th May 2025.

All public voting shall be conducted via MTN USSD codes that shall be shared that very Saturday.