In light of a great sports month of June, Real Stars Sports Agency, Fortebet Uganda and Jude Colour Solutions continued their combined appreciative hand to outstanding performers.
There were 5 winners with the Lifetime Achievers Legendary Award making the headlines with its return.
The award which was last given out last year, on its return has been rewarded to Masaza Cup leader Mukwenda Godfrey Mbalire. Having started his services towards the sports industry in early 2000s, his most recognition came from 2006 when he got to Ssingo Ssaza Football management.
Serving 8 years in a role of Secretary, and treasurer to the Ssaza Team Chairmanship and letter was recognized by the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi who appointed him as the Masaza Cup Organizing Committee Chairman.
During his term, he pioneered the Idea for Singo Ssaza to build the Ssingo Ssaza ground, leading the organization of Masaza Cup turning point final in 2012.
For Ssingo Ssaza, the prominent leader never stopped his services, it is where he adds other teams and in recent years Buddu taking the lion’s share of his efforts.
The man who helped Ssingo to clinch their first Masaza Cup trophy in 2015 by smashing Buddu in the final played at Namboole Stadium received the award on a joyful note.
“It’s a pleasure for me to be recognized. Honestly Real Star Sports agency, you look from far, I take it. But I have to thank the Kabaka of Buganda for the opportunity he gave to me, if not that opportunity you wouldn’t see me as deserving of this recognition.” He said.
At the awarding event held at Lazo Restaurant in Kololo on 2 July 2024, performing sports men were also given an appreciative hand. In football, national team’s Ellio Capradossi got the award beating KCCA’s Paul Lule and newly promoted Ntungasaazi’s forward Ronald Kaye.
In Boxing the winner was Joshua Nyanzi, Junior Gazelles Maxine Modesta Anyongo won the Basketball award while retiring cricket national team Captain Brian Masaba also got appreciated for his performance which guided the Cricket Cranes securing a first win at the first tournament.
The awards are organized by Real Star Sports agency led by aspiring Member of Parliament Buikwe South Isaac Mukasa. The awards receive a sponsorship hand from Fortebet Uganda and Jude Colour Solutions.
