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Pilsner Lager and Startimes Uganda Premier League have today announced that they will recognize the overall best players of the season starting with the current 2021/22 season.

Startimes Uganda Premier league awards have been taking place on a monthly basis when the coaches and players have excelled, they have been getting accolades plus cash prizes.

“Starting this season, we shall be awarding the overall best players and coach of the season,” Startimes Uganda Premier League chairman, Arinaitwe Rugyendo announced at a press conference at Kati Kati.

Pilsner Lager Brand Manager, Kihumuro Edgar asaid the Pilsner Lager Startimes Uganda Premier League season awards are just one of the many ways that Pilsner Lager is adding value to the local football landscape.

The categories to b awarded in the Pilsner Lager Startimes Uganda Premier League season awards include;

  1. Player of the season
  2. Top Goal Scorer of the season
  3. Most assists of the season
  4. Midfielder of the season
  5. Defender of the season
  6. Goalkeeper of the season
  7. Coach of the season
  8. Young player of the season
  9. Players’ player of the season
  10. Coaches’ player of the season
  11. Fair play team of the season
  12. UPL Best X1

There will also be a platinum award that will be awarded to an individual that has been exemplary in contributing to the growth and development of the local league either as player or coach or administrator.

Startimes Uganda Premier League CEO, Bainamani Benard said that the awards will be determined by a combination of a technical panel, journalists who have been following the game and fans.

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FUFA Executive committee member, Rogers Byamukama welcomed the development saying FRUFA is delighted to se growth and development in the local game.

Startimes head of Corporate Affairs, Nagujja Christine also welcomed the development saying it will help motivate the players and coaches in the game.