The respective codes for the voting criteria of the Male and Female players of the year 2017 as well as the fans category have been released by FUFA Awards Committee.
Four categories will be voted on by the fans. The categories are;
Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2017
Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year 2017
Fans’ Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017
Fans’ Favorite player in leagues outside Uganda
In total 11 categories will be considered during the Airtel FUFA Awards Night on 1st December, 2017 at Speke Resort Munyonyo with the MVP for men and women taking home a grand prize of a car each.
The key mechanism of voting is to Type FUFA -Space- Code – and send to – 8888.
Male player of the Year 2017-Nominees:
Geoffrey Sserunkuma– 10
Muzamiru Mutyaba – 20
Tadeo Lwanga – 30
Female player of the year 2017-Nominees:
Hasifah Nassuuna -50
Vanessa Karungi– 60
Ikwaput Fazilah– 70
How to Vote Hasifah Nassuuna as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category
How to Vote Vanessa Karungi as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category
How to Vote Ikwaput Fazilah as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Women Category
How to Vote Geoffrey Serunkuma as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category
How to Vote Muzamiru Mutyaba as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category
How to Vote Tadeo Lwanga as the Airtel FUFA Player of the year-Male Category
For the category of ‘Fans Ugandan Favorite player of the year 2017’
To vote: Type FANUG space Club name space Name of player. E.g. FANUG K-Jinja SS Ikara then send to 8888
For the category of Fans’ favorite player in leagues outside Uganda
To vote: Type FANS space Club name space Name of player and send to 8888. E.g. FANS Standard Liege Miya then send to – 8888
There are 11 categories for the 2016 FUFA Awards with the best female and male footballers on the night walking away with a Grand prize of a car each.
Sponsors and Partners:
Airtel (Title Sponsors), Partners: BIDCO, Roundbob, Nile Special, NIC, SMSOne, Ecobank, Azam TV, 102.1 FUFA fm. Airtel have injected 100 Million shillings in the event. FUFA has also committed funds to this event.
THE 11 CATEGORIES OF THE AIRTEL FUFA AWARDS 2017 EXPLAINED IN DETAIL
Category 1; Airtel-FUFA Male Player of the Year:
The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Azam Uganda Premier League who cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.
The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes were short listed and will be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the year 2017;
Geoffrey Sserunkuma KCCA FC-Uganda/Buildcon (Zambia) and Uganda Cranes
Muzamir Mutyaba KCCA FC and Uganda Cranes
Tadeo Lwanga Sc Villa, Vipers SC
Category 2: Airtel FUFA Female player of the year:
The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the clubs in the FUFA Women Elite League. The coaches cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.
The player who was listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point. Three (3) players with the most votes have been short listed to be announced at the launch of the 2017 Airtel FUFA Awards on 19th October at Serena Hotel.
Hasifah Nassuuna Kawempe Muslim SSS FC, and Crested Cranes
Vanessa Karungi Olila High School
Fazilah Ikwaput Olila High School, Crested Cranes
Category 3: FUFA Best XI:
This category is voted for by members of the Uganda Football Players Association (UFPA). All players; retired and active are members of the UFPA. The players will chose the best keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers. The best XI is not restricted to players featuring in the Azam Uganda Premier League only but takes care of the players in the 2nd (FUFA Big League), 3rd (Regional Leagues) 4th and 5th (District Leagues).
Category 4: FUFA Presidential Award;
The recipient of this award is selected by the FUFA President. The Presidential Award may be conferred in honour of one special event or a lifetime achievement by an individual either in the areas of administration, Referee, Coach, Sports Medicine, Media, Fan, support personnel, Employee etc who is deemed by the FUFA President to have contributed to the game of football. The Award may be given posthumous. Paul Ssali and Ali Tomusange were recipients of the inaugural and 2nd edition awards respectively.
Category 5: FUFA Fair Play Award;
Discipline is key in all sports inclusive of football. This award will go to the team that had the least number of yellow cards and Red cards last season in the AUPL. Every yellow card will earn 1 point and a red card will earn 3 points and the club with the least points will be the winner. The Uganda Premier League Secretariat will provide all the needed info.
Category 6: FUFA Upcoming Talent
The Short list is a summary as per nomination time of opinion of all the coaches of the 16 clubs in the FUFA Juniors League. The coaches will cast their votes in favour of players who they deemed excellent in 2017.
The player listed number 1 earned 3 points, number 2 earned 2 points and that listed number 3 earned 1 point.
Category 7: FUFA Referee of the Year
The FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) will submit a shortlist of 5 Referees that may also include Assistant Referees. Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) will select 20 senior persons in refereeing to vote the best Referee from the list of 5. The one with the most votes will be the winner.
Referees here means-Centre Referee, Assistant referees of all forms of football
Category 8: FUFA Coach of the year
Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA) will select the best coach for this award.
Category 9: FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year
This winner of this category shall be determined by the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA). The UBSA will be required to set their own criteria to determine the winner.
Category 10: Fans’ Favourite Ugandan Player of the year
This award will be determined by the fans. It is limited to Ugandans irrespective of where they are playing their club football.
Category 11: Fans Favourite player in Other Leagues- outside Uganda
This award will also be determined by the fans. This is not limited to any nationality inclusive of Ugandans playing outside of Uganda.
