Overview:
Besides Frank Nsubuga winning in Cricket, there were a couple of different winners recognized for the exceptional display in the month. Mohammed Fadilah Shamika (Badminton), Prisca Chesang (Athletics), Patrick Henry Kaddu (Football), Chris "Oppa" Lubanga (Rugby), Christine Namulumba Kago (Netball) and Ukasha Matovu (Boxing)
Cricket legend Frank Nsubuga has seen it all in the industry.
Aggressive and fearless in approach, Nsubuga is as calm as a cucumber on and off the field of play.
Since 1996 when he first played the gentleman’s game, Nsubuga has always given his best in training sessions as well as matches.
The all-rounder was rewarded by the Real Stars Sports Agency as the most outstanding cricket player for the month of December 2022.
The crowning ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Route 256 Restaurant, Naguru in Kampala.
“It feels good to be recognized as the best. Cricket being a team’s sport, I give this victory back to the entire team. I am indeed humbled” the calm Nsubuga told the media.
Nsubuga was part of the Uganda Cricket Cranes team that won the Tri-Nation T-20 tournament in Kigali, Rwanda where he won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.
He had 88 runs in 7 innings, 17 wickets in 40 overs with a limit of 172 runs in an economy of 4.74 behind highest holder Henry Ssenyondo with 18 wickets.
Nsubuga beat teammate Simon Ssesaazi and Cricket Lady Cranes’ Janet Mbabazi.
The crowing ceremony was graced by Isaac Mukasa, executive director Real Stars Sports Agency (R*SA), Henry Zzimbe (Jude Colour Solutions), Resty Mbatidde Namugema (assistant relations manager Fortbet Uganda) and Alex Muhangi (Fortebet Ambassador).
Other winners:
Besides Nsubuga winning in Cricket, there were a couple of different winners recognized for the exceptional display in the month.
Fadilah Shamika Mohammed won the Badminton gong for her impressive performance in the 2022 Africa Junior Badminton championship.
Prisca Chesang was rewarded in athletics, Kitara Football Club striker Patrick Henry Kaddu (football), Chris “Oppa” Lubanga (Rugby), Christine Namulumba Kago (Netball) and Ukasha Matovu (boxing).
These awards are held on a monthly basis, meant to recognize and pay back to sportsmen and women for the effort throughout the month.
Betting firm Fortebet is the headline sponsor, joined by Jude Colour Solutions.
All December 2022 winners:
- Badminton: Fadilah Shamika Mohammed
- Cricket: Frank Nsubuga
- Athletics: Prisca Chesang
- Football: Patrick Henry Kaddu
- Rugby: Chris “Oppa” Lubanga
- Netball: Christine Namulumba
- Boxing: Ukasha Matovu
