With Kyaggwe Ssaza’s first-ever Masaza Cup Final against Buddu set for November 2, 2024, at Mandela National Stadium, ForteBet and Real Stars Sports Agency have celebrated the team’s remarkable journey by honoring four of its leaders with lifetime achievement awards. This recognition shines a spotlight on the team’s management, whose dedication has powered Kyaggwe to this historic milestone.

Lifetime achievement awards went to:

• Head Coach David Steven Mutono Katono, who led Kyaggwe to their first final and previously guided them to the 2016 semifinals.
• CEO Julius Greg Kikomeko
• Team Chairperson Hon. Stephen Sserubula Kinaalwa
• County Chief Vincent Matovu Bintubizibu

At the awards ceremony, held on October 29, 2024, at Lazo Restaurant in Kololo, Coach Mutono expressed excitement and confidence ahead of the final:

“This recognition is an incredible honor. We have worked as a team, and I believe we’re ready to bring the trophy home to Kyaggwe.”

ForteBet Sponsors Real Stars Sports Awards: Celebrating October’s Top Sports Performers

In addition to the Kyaggwe leaders’ awards, the Real Stars Sports Awards recognized standout athletes across three disciplines for the month of October:

1. Badminton – Augustus Owinyi earned the accolade for his triple gold win in Men’s Singles, Doubles, and Team events at the 7th City Tyres East Africa Badminton Challenge. The Ndejje University student outperformed top players, including Fadhila Shimika Rafi and Tracy Naluwooza.
2. Football – Allan Okello from Vipers SC was honored for his impressive contributions in both club and national matches, surpassing nominees Josephine Nambuya of Kawempe Muslim and Seiri Arigumaho of Brightstars.
3. Motorsport – Mike Mukula Junior secured the accolade, having placed second at the ARC Championship in Rwanda and positioning himself as a leader in the ARC 2 category.

ForteBet & Real Stars Sports Celebrate Kyaggwe Ssaza Leadership with Lifetime Achievement Awards

As Kyaggwe Ssaza prepares for its historic Masaza Cup Final against Buddu on November 2, 2024, ForteBet and Real Stars Sports Agency have presented four key leaders with lifetime achievement awards in recognition of their extraordinary efforts. This is the first time such honors have been awarded, highlighting Kyaggwe’s milestone achievement.

Lifetime achievement accolades went to:

• Head Coach David Steven Mutono Katono for guiding Kyaggwe to the final, building on his past success in 2016.
• CEO Julius Greg Kikomeko
• Team Chairperson Hon. Stephen Sserubula Kinaalwa
• County Chief Vincent Matovu Bintubizibu

At the ceremony held on October 29, 2024, at Lazo Restaurant, Coach Mutono shared his gratitude, saying,

“This award is a blessing. It’s a true reflection of teamwork, and I have every confidence that we’ll secure the cup for Kyaggwe.”

ForteBet-Powered Real Stars Awards Acknowledge October’s Leading Athletes

For October’s awards, Real Stars Sports Agency and ForteBet celebrated three outstanding athletes:

1. Badminton – Augustus Owinyi received accolades for his three gold medals in Men’s Singles, Doubles, and Team at the 7th City Tyres East Africa Badminton Challenge. His exceptional performance outpaced top competitors in Uganda.
2. Football – Allan Okello of Vipers SC was awarded for his impact at both national and club levels, outperforming contenders Josephine Nambuya of Kawempe Muslim and Seiri Arigumaho of Brightstars.
3. Motorsport – Mike Mukula Junior took the award for his second-place finish in the ARC Championship in Rwanda, positioning himself as a frontrunner in the ARC 2 category.