The 2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League awards has this morning been officially launched at Mandela National stadium, Namboole in presence of football stake holders. The awards are intended to celebrate and award the season’s top performers.
For the top award of the Most Valuable Player, the race will have league top scorer Geoffrey Serunkuuma from Champions KCCA FC, promising talent and Onduparaka captain Muhammad Shaban and SC Villa’s Emmanuel Okwi.
Serunkuuma seems favourite to take the day having been extremely exceptional this season scoring vital goals for his club. The winner will drive away in a brand new Subaru Forester UAB 409V. The awards gala will be held on 26th July 2017 at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala
Full nomination list;
MVP of the season
Geoffrey Serunkuuma(KCCA FC)
Emmanuel Okwi(SC Villa)
Muhammad Shaban (Onduparaka)
Goalkeeper of the season
Isma Watenga(Vipers )
Benjamin Ochan(KCCA FC)
Thomas Ikara(Kirinya Jinja SS)
Defender of the season
Halid Lwaliwa(Vipers )
Habib Kavuma(KCCA FC)
Timothy Awany(KCCA FC)
Midfielder of the season
Saddam Juma(Express FC)
Mutyaba Muzamir(KCCA FC)
Shafik Kagimu(URA FC)
Top scorer
Geoffrey Serunkuuma(KCCA FC, 21goals)
Young Player of the year
Allan Okello(KCCA FC)
Frank Tumwesigye (Vipers )
Thomas Ikara(Kirinya Jinja SS)
Coach of the year
Mike Mutebi(KCCA FC)
Abbey Bogere Kikomeko(Kirinya Jinja SS)
Wasswa Bossa(SC Villa)
Best goalkeeping coach
Kiggundu Stephen Billy (Vipers)
Daniel Kiwanuka(KCCA FC)
Sam Kawalya(Express FC)
Club CEO of the season
Tamale David (KCCA FC)
Lwanga Peter(Vipers)
William Bakkabulindi(Proline)