Veteran sports activities journalist Yusuf “Of Uganda” Baliruno was honoured for his contribution to Ugandan sports activities journalism because the September 2026 Fortebet Actual Stars Month-to-month Awards had been held in Kampala on Tuesday.
Baliruno acquired the Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony held at Molecule Restaurant & Lounge in Kololo, recognising a profession in sports activities journalism that has spanned greater than three many years.
The previous footballer was visibly emotional after receiving the specifically designed plaque in recognition of his lengthy service to the trade.
“To be acknowledged with a life time achievement award is humbling. I’m joyful for the particular recognition,” Baliruno stated.
The lifetime achievement accolade was one of many highlights of the September awards, which additionally recognised excellent performers in netball, golf and boxing.
Uganda She Cranes objective shooter Shadia Nassanga took the highest prize in netball after taking part in a key function in Uganda’s profitable Africa Netball Championship marketing campaign.
Nassanga was named the event’s greatest shooter and general participant because the She Cranes gained the continental championship for a document fourth time.
She beat fellow She Cranes gamers Margaret Bagala and Christine Namulumba to assert the September Netball award.
“I’m humbled for this award. That is the third time that I’m profitable it. Credit score goes to all teammates and the coaches,” Nassanga stated.
In golf, skilled Ronald Rugumayo emerged forward of fellow professionals Willy Deus Kitata and Abraham Ainamani.
Rugumayo loved a powerful September, profitable the Uganda Skilled Open and the MTN Professional Tee event in Entebbe, earlier than additionally triumphing on the Pearl of Africa Sunshine Improvement Tour occasion.
Boxer Farahat “Nightmare” Manirola accomplished the listing of month-to-month winners after a powerful victory in Russia.
Manirola defeated Georgii Chelokhsaev on the Vologda Sports activities Palace in Vologda to beat Muzafaru Ssebuliba and Stanley Mugerwa to the September boxing award.
The Fortebet Actual Stars Month-to-month Awards had been established in 2018 with help from Jude Color Options and Fortebet, recognising Uganda’s high sporting performers every month.
September 2026 Actual Stars Award Winners
- Netball: Shadia Nassanga
- Golf: Ronald Rugumayo
- Boxing: Farahat “Nightmare” Manirola
- Lifetime Achievement: Yusuf “Of Uganda” Baliruno
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