Striker Fauzia Najjemba and midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga on Saturday night reigned and reaped big at the 2021 FUFA Awards event held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo with the top prize being a brand new Subaru Impreza for each.
Najjemba was named the best Female footballer while Byaruhanga on the other took home the gong for the Best Male Player of 2021.
Top Male and Female player graduated from Airtel Rising Stars Program.
The annual awards are dedicated at celebrating the best and most outstanding football players across the country while recognizing their achievements on and off the pitch.
The awards were graced by the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, as the Chief Guest.
A total of 13 categories were awarded at the 2021 Airtel-FUFA Awards including; Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year won by Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC), Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year bagged by Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens) who both went through the Airtel rising stars tournament.
Other categories that were celebrated are; Airtel -FUFA President Award – Mark Ssali, Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year – Emmanuel Wasswa (St. Lawrence BSC), Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year (Men) won by Wasswa Bbosa (Express FC) among others.