Nicholas Wadada: Cranes star voted Vodacom Premier League’s best defender

Uganda Cranes International Nicholas Wadada has been voted as the best defender in the recently concluded 2019-20 Vodacom Premier League.

The right-back beat off competition from Bakari Mwamnyeto (Coastal Union FC) and Kagera Sugar’s David Luhende to win the accolade.

Beki Bora Nicolaus Wadada @kcbbanktz @azamtvtz @tplboard @vodacomtanzania pic.twitter.com/S3LFTnoJDv

— TFF TANZANIA (@Tanfootball) August 7, 2020

However, the Uganda Cranes right-back lost the best player of the season award to Zambia and Simba SC star Clautos Chama.

Last season, Wadada was the second best assists king in the Vodacom Premier League with 8 assists and found the back of the net once.

He also helped his side Azam FC finish third on 20-team log with 70 points garnered in 38 games.

Other awards

Goalkeeper of the year: Aishi Manula (Simba)

Young player of the year: Dismus Novatus(Biashara United)

Coach of the year: Sven Vandenbroeck (Simba)

Vodafone top scorer: Meddie Kagere (Simba)

Most Valuable Player: Clautos Chama (Simba)

Team of the season: Aishi Manula, David Luhende, Nicolaus Wadada, Bakari Nondo, Pascal Wawa, Zawadi Mauya, Lucas Kikoti, Clatous Chama, Meddie Kagere, John Bocco, Luis Muiquissone