From left is Christine Namulumba, Grace Nambafu and Alvin Muhirwa
By George Bukenya
Uganda Olympic Champion Peruth Chemutai scoops the May Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Award after securing victory in a commanding first-place finish in women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Xiamen Wanda Diamond League meeting in China.
She was the only nomine from the Athletics discipline following her victory given the fact that there was no any other event during the month of May. Next Media Reporter Grace Nambafu received the accolade on her behalf since she is still out of the country.
After spending six months out of the game, Christine Namulumba who captain Prison Netball team, beat Joan Nantumbwe of Police to scoop the netball accolade.
Cranes star Allan Okello scooped the Football player award following his standout performance for Young Africans (Yanga) of Tanzania.
Behind row is Fortebet PRO Mbatidde Namugema, Real Stars Sports Awards CEO Isaac Mukasa and Jude Color Solution’s Eron Nandaula. Front row from right is Grace Nambafu, Christine Namulumba and Alvin Muhirwa.
Okello scored two goals and provided an assist as his side walloped Coastal Union 3-0, he also went ahead to score a decisive winning when they edged KMC 1-O and was named man of the Match, at the same time he also helped his club to thump Singida Black Stars 3-0 also appearing on the score sheet.
His performance last month has help Young African to remain at the helm of the table give the leaders an upper hand to claim this seasons championship.
Meanwhile Ghetto boy Alvin Muhirwa won the Chess discipline award beating Jacinta Mbabazi and Ronald Wabwire his fellow juvenile.