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Nineteen best performers will be recognized by the Uganda Cricket Association for the 2024 at the awards’ gala ceremony.
The event is set to happen on Saturday 30th November at Copper Chimney in Lugogo, Kampala.
Riazat Ali Shah, Brain Masaba and Immaculate Nakisuuyi are set to battle for the Cricketer of the year award.
Riazat gets this Nomination weeks after being named Cricket Cranes Captain ahead of the ICC CWC Challenge League B where he put up a great display with a century against Tanzania and two half centuries against Italy and Hong Kong.
For Masaba, the skipper led Cricket Cranes to its first ever T20 World Cup in 2024, going on to take Uganda’s first wicket at the World Cup against Afghanistan.
However Nakisuuyi on the other-side will look to battle the two men with a couple of achievements under her belt including including a half century against Zimbabwe A helping the Victoria Pearls to the opening game at the T20 Kwibuka Tournament in June 2024.
However earlier in May 2024, she had helped team Uganda put on some runs in the ICC T20 Global World Cup qualifier tournament that was held in Abu Dhabi despite fall short.
The day will see 18 more awards will be rewarded at the respective winners in the different categories.
As released on Tuesday, 26th November 2024 via the Association social media channels, each category holds three nominees;
Full List of the Nominees
Cricketer of the year Nominees
Riazat Ali Shah, Brain Masaba, Immaculate Nakisuyi
International Cricketer of the year (Male)
Henry Ssenyondo, Aipesha Ramjani, Robinson Obuya
International Cricketer of the year (female)
Ritah Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Proscovia Alako
Domestic Cricketer of the year (Male)
Suleiman Sharif, Mohammad Shaaf, Hamu Kayondo
Domestic Cricketer of the year (female)
Teddy Oyella, Sarah Akiteno, Stephanie Nampiina
Men’s Club of the year
Wanderers Cricket club, Kutchi Tigers, Rounders Cricket club
Female Club of the year
Soroti City, Olila Cricket Club, Wanderers cricket club
Male Umpire of the year
Patrick Makumbi, Wandera Eric, Abni Norbert
Female Umpire of the year
Sharon Athoula, Sherry Pearl Kutaaka, Consy Aweko
Male Rising Star of the year
Olipa Gerald, Rubangakene Ronald, Mulongo Paul
Female Rising Star of the year
Malisa Ariokot, Irene Mutoni, Mbwali Nalume
Coach of the year
Habib Mugalula, Jackson Ogwang, Sandra Achawo
Male Volunteer of the year
Arnold Thembo, Kintu Simon, Oyugi Simon Peter
Female Volunteer of the year
Madam Mary, Luiza Nabulwala, Brenda Nabisalu
Groundsman of the year
Onenchan Denis, John Wabwire, Juma Waiswa
Male Journalist of the year
Kakeeto Gozanga, Elivis Senono, Charles Mutebi
Female Journalist of the year
Grace Kemigisa, Faith Kai, Nina Kakwazi
Digital Journalist of the year
Sajjabi Ivan, Timothy Aluku, Jeremiah Mugalu
Cricket Fan of the year
Solomon Kukuta, Alex Mubiru, Ackram Jjuko
