Pilsner Monthly Awards: Villa’s Tactician, Ajo of Busoga Climax League on a High
By: kayiirajackson@gmail.com
Pilsner and Startimes Uganda premier league have awarded to last accolades of the season on Wednesday at Kati Kati Restaurant Lugogo and SC Villa’s tactician Dusan Stojanovic and Busoga United forward, Emmanuel Ajo were the last men standing.
The two were announced the winners of the Pilsner coach and player of month of April and May.
The announcement was made Kati Kati restaurant in Lugogo on Wednesday evening, the 29th May 2024 by Uganda Premier League (UPL) Secretariat.
Despite his side (Busega United) being relegated, Emmanuel Ajo was named the best player for April and May after scoring four goals in six matches and made two assists in those two months plus winning the player of the match accolade.
Ajo beat off the competition from Viper’s captain, Milton Karisa and Kitara FC forward and the second league top scorer, Denis Omedi.
However, his side Busoga United faced relegation after a painful 3-0 loss to BUL FC on the final day.
Karisa netted five goals in six games with no assists whilst, Kitara’s Dennis Omedi scored four and assisted once in five games.
In the coaches’ category, Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanovic who guided SC. Villa to their 17th UPL title was crowned.
During the event, Stojanovic was represented by Villa CEO William Nkemba.
Stojanovic beat competition from BUL’s Abbey Kikomeko and Kitara’s Brian Ssenyondo to claim the award for the second consecutive month.
Stojanovic’s SC Villa won five out of their six matches in April and May.
This has been the third consecutive time, Dusan is winning the Pilsner coach of the month Accolade.