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David GOMBE
The organizers of the celebrated Ankole Cup have rewarded varied personalities for his or her contributions in the direction of the sport of soccer in Ankole Area and at nationwide degree.
The winners have 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 essentially 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 help in the direction of soccer skills.
The primary Woman Janet Museveni and Minister for Schooling and Sports activities was additionally rewarded for being among the many most supportive Ministers in the direction of the event. In the course of 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. Brilliant 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 the 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 Better 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 obtained the award for being the most important contributor for his dwelling district amongst Better Mbarara MPs.
Hon Mwine Mpaka(Mbarara Metropolis) who’s the primary particular person from Ankole to personal a soccer membership within the Uganda Premier League was acknowledged for being supportive in the 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 constantly 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 legislation is predicted to streamline operations within the soccer trade.Tayebwa has additionally constantly supported Mitooma district.
Mr. Micheal Nimusiima (Mbarara Metropolis) obtained 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.
