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Pepsi University Football League: Best of the Decade to be recognized

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In celebrations of 10 years in existence, the Pepsi University Football League will recognize the best players and officials of the decade.

This was announced on Monday morning by the organizing committee of the University League during a press conference held at Kati Kati Restaurant, Kampala

The Pepsi University Football League started in September 2012 and the just concluded season marked 10 years of the exciting tournament.

The league started with only six universities but now it has grown to 22 universities from across Uganda

A number of awards are going to be given out to celebrate 10 years of the University Football League which include the Best Player of the Decade, Best Goalkeeper of the Decade, Best Midfielder of the Decade, Best Forward of the Decade, Top Scorer of the Decade, Best Sports Tutor of the Decade, Best Team of the Decade and Best XI of the Decade.

The Awards Gala and 10 year celebration will be held on 12th December 2022 at Imperial Royale.

“10 years ago with sponsorship from Pepsi and Nile Special we launched the University Football League with only 6 universities in Kampala, Wakiso. Today we stand here having just concluded our 10th season which involved 22 universities from across Uganda including universities in Kabale, Mbarara, Arua, Kumi, Gulu, Busitema and Mbale,” AUUS President Kabenge Peninah said at a press conference at Kati Kati.

“Together with our partner Red Rhino, it has been an exciting journey with ups and ups. We are grateful to God and excited to see that the University Football League has grown into one of the most exciting competitions in Uganda and has changed the national football landscape. And so to celebrate this milestone, we shall be recognising the best players and officials of the decade,” Kabenge added.

Pepsi Brand Manager, Ernest Ssentongo said the brand is proud to have been a part of the journey of the University Football League.

“As Pepsi we are proud to have been a part of the University Football League journey right from the start in 2012. Football is part of Pepsi’s DNA, as you know Pepsi sponsors football and football stars around the world and so we are proud to have been and to still be a part of the Pepsi University Football League which has helped grow football in Uganda,” Ssentongo said.

University Football League Organising Committee Chairman Kisenyi Vincent said a number of awards are going to be given out to celebrate 10 years of the University Football League.

“Over the last 10 years the University Football League has produced several fantastic football talents and as the highlight of our 10 year celebration we are going to recognise the Best of the Decade,” Kisenyi said

“To determine the winners of some of these awards we shall be involving the media and the fans who starting this week shall be asked to nominate the players and officials they think are deserving of these awards. A select committee will then review the nominations and the winners will be recognised at an awards gala to be held on 12th December 2022,” Kisenyi added.

All Awards Categories

01. Best Player of the Decade
02. Best Goalkeeper of the Decade
03. Best Defender of the Decade
04. Best Midfielder of the Decade
05. Best Forward of the Decade
06. Top Scorer of the Decade
07. Best Coach of the Decade
08. Best Sports Tutor of the Decade
09. Best Team of the Decade and
10. Best XI of the Decade

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