Th 50th edition of the Uganda Cup climaxed on Saturday, 25th May 2024, at the Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, as NEC FC played against Kitara FC.
At half-time, the scoreline was goalless despite efforts from both teams to score past the goalkeepers.
Solomon Okwalinga scored the only goal of the match in the seventy-third minute to seal victory for the Hoima-based side.
Six points separated the two sides that played in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League when the 2023/2024 season ended, with Kitara FC (54 points) above NEC FC (48 points).
The awarding ceremony was conducted by FUFA Executive Committee Member Isa Magoola, who represented the FUFA President, together with the Prime Minister of Bunyoro, Owek. Andrew K. Byakutaga, accompanied by Stanbic Bank Executive Head of Personal and Private Banking Sam Mwogeza, Plascon Uganda Head of Marketing Daniel Kayongo, and FUFA CEO Edgar Watson Suubi.
Awards
Plascon Golden Glove – Jamil Kiyimba (Kitara FC)
Plascon Best Defender – Gideon Odongo (NEC FC)
Plascon Best Midfielder – Allan Mugalu (NEC FC)
Plascon Top Scorer – Dhata Joseph Stephen Luang (NEC FC – Six Goals)
Plascon Most Valuable Player – Jamil Kiyimba (Kitara FC)
