Pilsner Uganda Premier League Awards (February 2021):
- Player: Brian Muruli Mayanja (Police FC)
- Coach: Fred Kajoba Kisitu (Vipers)
Police Football Club striker Brian Muruli Mayanja and Vipers’ head coach Fred Kajoba have been crowned as the respective best Uganda Premier League player and coach for the month of February 2021.
The duo each earned Shs. 1,000,000 courtesy of the awards sponsors, Pilsner beer.
The crowning ceremony was held at Kati Kati Restaurant, along Lugogo By-pass in Kampala on Monday, March 15, 2021.
Muruli beat Express’ forward George Senkaaba and Vipers’ winger Paul Mucureezi to the accolade.
“I thank God for everything I did in life and in particular the month of February 2021. I thank my teammates, family and fans for the support.” Muruli stated in a brief speech.
Muruli scored five goals in the month of February in five matches played against Kyetume, Bright Stars, Vipers and BUL.
Having played the first four games of the season at Kitara, Muruli scored three goals.
He then transferred to Police where he has since scored five goals to take over the top scoring charts.
Kajoba guided Vipers to 5 victories in 7 matches (2 ended in two draws). Vipers won 7-0 at home against MYDA, beat Police 3-2, BUL (1-0), UPDF (1-0) and away 3-1 at Onduparaka.
Their only two stalemates were 1 all with Express at Wankukuluku and 2-all away to Kyetume at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
The Vipers’ head coach beat Richard Wasswa Bbosa (Express) and URA’s Sam Ssimbwa.
I am very happy for this accolade and being voted as coach of the month. I will dedicate this award to all the workers at St Mary’s Stadium and the elderly community that I have always associated with. This award comes at an opportune time when we are playing KCCA in the league.
Fred Kajoba Kisitu, Vipers SC Head Coach
Kajoba used the platform to counsel up-coming footballers about their respective careers.
In particular, the Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach urged the players to remain focused especially with training.
“Many footballers tend to get satisfied with short success. The journey always continues. Players should remain focused and keep training” he cautioned.
The well attended crowning ceremony was also graced by the league CEO Bernard Bainamani, league manager Paul Kabaikaramu and spokesperson Gordon Roy Mundeyi.
Bainamani cautioned the clubs to adhere to the special Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) laid out in the brave fight against COVID-19.
The first round of the 2020-21 Uganda Premier League concludes this week with 8 matches spread out from Tuesday, 16th March 2021 to Thursday, 18th March 2021.
The second round is ear-marked to kick off latest April 2021.
Match Day 15:
Tuesday, 16th March 2021:
- Police Vs Express (4 PM) – MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo
- UPDF Vs Wakiso Giants (4 PM) – Army Military Stadium, Bombo
Wednesday, 17th March 2021:
- Mbarara City Vs BUL (4 PM) – Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City
- Soltilo Bright Stars Vs SC Villa (4 PM) – Kavumba Recreational Stadium
- Onduparaka Vs URA (4 PM) – AbaBet Green Light Stadium, Arua City
- Vipers Vs KCCA (4 PM) – St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Thursday, 18th March 2021:
- Kyetume Vs MYDA (1 PM) – FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru
- Busoga United Vs Kitara (3:30 PM) – FUFA Technical Center, Njeru
