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Bobosi Byaruhanga, Najjemba Crowned Airtel FUFA Male, Female Player 2021

Striker Fauzia Najjemba and Vipers SC, Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga were on Saturday night named the Airtel FUFA Female and Male Player respectively in a glamorous function held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.

by Muhamadi Byemboijana
December 5, 2021
Bobosi Byaruhanga, Najjemba Crowned Airtel FUFA Male, Female Player 2021
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Striker Fauzia Najjemba and Vipers SC, Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga were on Saturday night named the Airtel FUFA Female and Male Player respectively in a glamorous function held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo.

The event attended by the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda as Chief Guest ran under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Football Personalities.’

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Speaker Jacob Oulanyah at the event

Najjemba who is the captain at Kampala Queens FC beat off competition from Lady Doves duo Fazila Ikwaput and Daisy Nakaziro to claim the crown.

On the other hand, Byaruhanga who beat teammate Abdul Aziizi Kayondo and Express FC talisman Erick Kenzo Kambale to take the award.

The two, drove away in brand new cars on top of a cash prize of one million shillings each as the reward for their sweat.

Speaker Oulanyah handing over car Keys to Bobosi

Byaruhanga who was full of emotions upon being announced as the winner, called his mum to the stage in celebration.

In a teary tone, he reminisced how they couldn’t afford school fees after his dad passed on but football gave him a chance to study.

“I lost my father when I was young and school fees became a challenge. It is at this moment that I want to thank Justus Mugisha who got me from Kisoro and offered me a scholarship at Standard High School, Zzana.” Byaruhanga said.
Najjemba who finished as top scorer at CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship with 11 goals was full of joy and lauded her colleagues both at club and Nations Team.

“First of all, I want to thank the Almighty Allah for this moment. I’m happy but at the same time nervous. This award means a lot to me,” Najjemba said.

She added, “I want to thank my family and parents for giving me the chance to play football. I thank FUFA for giving girls the opportunity to showcase our talents.”

“I’m proud product of the Airtel Rising Stars and I take this opportunity to thank the Airtel brand for always supporting football. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to play right from a young age,” Najjemba said.

Winners in different categories
Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year – Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year- Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC)

Airtel FUFA President Award – Mark Ssali

Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the year – Emmanuel Wasswa (St. Lawrence BSC)

Airtel FUFA Futsal Player of the year – Travis Mutyaba ( Synergy Futsal Club)

Airtel FUFA Fair Play Award- Police FC (List number of yellow cards)

Airtel FUFA Member Association Award. – Uganda Youth Football Association

Airtel FUFA Club/Team of a particular year- Uganda U20 National Team

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