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Mato’s added time winner against Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium last week helped resurrect Uganda’s chances of reaching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Uganda Cranes forward Rogers Mato and professional boxer Latib Muwonge were among athletes from seven sports disciplines that were celebrated at the Fortebet Real Star Sports Awards for March.
Mato’s added time winner against Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium last week helped resurrect Uganda’s chances of reaching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The 19-year-old also scored twice in for KCCA FC in victories over Arua Hill SC in the league as well as in their victory over Mbarara City in the Stanbic Uganda Cup to beat Laban Tibita and David Owori of Busoga United and SC Villa, respectively.
Muwonge emerged as the Best Boxer of the month after winning the ABU Title by unanimous decision against Tanzanian Albano Clement in the Super Lightweight category.
Muwonge, also known as the Dancing Rasta, beat out Kassim Murungi and Bruce Kimbugwe for the accolade.
In rally, the crew of Yassin Nasser and Ali Katumba won the award after finishing second at the Kenya Equator Rally.
Jas Mangat, who finished third at the same event, and Joshua Muwanguzi, who won the Jacob Oulanya Memorial Autocross in Omoro, were also nominated.
In rugby, KOBs prop Collins Kimbowa was named the Player of the Month, making it a back-to-back win for KOBs after Pius Ogena was awarded the title for February.
Kimbowa was exceptional in his team's five games, which helped them finish the month at the top with 55 games. Eric Tolit (Buffaloes) and Ogena were also nominated for the award.
Parvin Nangozi was named the best Table Tennis player, beating Jemimah Nakawala and Samuel Ankunda after qualifying for the Africa Senior Championship.
Joyce Nalubega was awarded the best Woodball player after winning the Beach Circuit with 39 strokes, the Strokes singles at Kyambogo, and a Silver at the Women Doubles at the Women’s Day Championship.
Sarah Makanga won the award for Darts after registering a 4-0 and 4-1 win over Egyptians at the final of the African Darts Championship in Women Singles, and also won the Egyptian Darts Open Singles category.
Henry Job Odoi and Bosco Lepi were also nominated for the award.
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