By: Kayiira Jackson
Wakiso Giants FC and Buweekula Sazza forward Herbert Asiimwe was among the best performers in the month of September and recognized by Fortebet Uganda in conjunction with Jude Color Solutions and Real Stars Sports Agency.
Three sports disciplines were recognized for the month of September; Football, Woodball and boxing.
At an event held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Lazo Restaurant in Kololo, Asiimwe outshone his competitors to win the September award.
Asiimwe, who was nominated alongside KCCA FC midfielder Saidi Mayanja and NEC FC’s Enock Ssebagala, received the award for his impressive performance in September.
The 16-year-old sensation scored a goal in each of the three games played that month, helping his team collect seven points out of a possible nine.
His goals came against Soltilo Bright Stars, Maroons FC, and Mbale Heroes.
Speaking to the media, Asiimwe dedicated the award to the Wakiso Giants FC family. “I thank the organizers for recognizing our efforts through this award. Such recognition motivates me to work even harder for greater achievements.”
“This award is a testament to the team’s collective effort, from players to the technical team and our supporters. I proudly dedicate this achievement to the entire Purple Sharks family,” Asiimwe concluded.
Asiimwe will look to add to his tally on Thursday, October 17, 2024, when Wakiso Giants FC hosts Vipers SC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Sports Stadium in Wakiso.
The former Africa Rally championship winner late Charles Muhangi has been recognized and he has received this month’s Life Achiever’s Award that was received by his wife (widow).
This is a legendary guy as far as rally is concerned, is the only Ugandan who have won the Africa championship title, it was 1999 after winning the NRC in 1998, he decided not to Defend it a d went for ARC, since then he was the first to win it remember but again he is the last person….. Normally we give it to Living legends but there could be no way to give it to a living legend in Motor rally, so we had to first recognize this one. ” Said Isaac Mukasa, Real Stars Sports Agency CEO.
The other winners on the day; Herbert Matovu won for boxing while Isaac Ariho took that for Woodball.
