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David GOMBE
The organizers of the distinguished Ankole Cup have rewarded numerous personalities for his or her contributions in direction of the sport of soccer in Ankole Area and at nationwide degree.
The winners had been acknowledged on the Ankole Cup dinner that was held on Tuesday at Lodge Africana in Kampala.
Former Vipers and KCCA FC attacker Paul Mucureezi was named as probably the most excellent Ankole Footballer since 2016.
Mucureezi whose dwelling district is Ntungamo District featured for KCCA, Mbarara Metropolis, Vipers SC, Kitara FC and NEC FC within the Uganda Premier League.
Eng. Posiano Byarugaba (Mitooma District) was rewarded with the Enterprise neighborhood award.
Byarugaba made a contribution of Shs40million to Mitooma throughout final 12 months’s Ankole Cup.
Mr. Robert Kakogoso (Mbarara Metropolis) one of many main businessmen in Ankole area was additionally acknowledged for his assist in direction of soccer skills.
The primary Girl Janet Museveni and Minister for Training and Sports activities was additionally rewarded for being among the many most supportive Ministers in direction of the match. Through the 2024 version of the Ankole Cup, she contributed 26 million shs to her dwelling district Ntungamo district to take part in that 12 months’s occasion.
Lt. Col. Vivid Rwamirama additionally acknowledged for funding final version’s winners Isingiro district.
Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire of Mitooma district was additionally rewarded for being supportive in direction of Mitooma District soccer.
Hon Jeniva Arinaitwe Nalongo (Rubirizi) acknowledged for Single handedly funding the 2024 champions Rubirizi district.
Hon Mwijukye Francis was rewarded as one of the crucial supportive member of Parliament in Larger Bushenyi by way of Ankole Cup. He has funded Bushenyi who’re the document Ankole Cup champions.
Hon Dan Atwijukire Kimosho ( Kazo County MP) additionally acquired the award for being the largest contributor for his dwelling district amongst Larger Mbarara MPs.
Hon Mwine Mpaka(Mbarara Metropolis) who’s the primary individual from Ankole to personal a soccer membership within the Uganda Premier League was acknowledged for being supportive in direction of the sport of soccer on the nationwide degree.
Eng. Brian Buhanda (Sheema) who’s the Membership President for Uganda Premier League facet NEC FC was additionally appreciated for persistently giving an opportunity to Ankole homeboys to function in Uganda’s top-flight.
He has additionally been Sheema district’s main sponsor since 2022 within the Ankole Cup.
Rt. Hon Thomas Tayebwa (Mitooma) who was the Deputy Speaker within the eleventh Parliament was awarded over the Sports activities Act which was handed throughout his tenure. The regulation is predicted to streamline operations within the soccer trade.Tayebwa has additionally persistently supported Mitooma district.
Mr. Micheal Nimusiima (Mbarara Metropolis) acquired the inspiration award for having initiated the thought of beginning the Ankole Event.
The organisers are anticipated to offer out extra Awards on the climax of the fifth version of the Ankole Cup due in Sheema in August 2026.
