Fortebet Real Stars Monthly Awards: 1978 Uganda Cranes Legend Gets Life Achievers Recognition
By: Kayiira Jackson
As it’s in their norm to recognise the best performers from different sports disciplines every month, Fortebet Uganda in conjunction with Real Stars Sports Agency and Jude Colour Solutions have awarded the best of August as well as recognising a Uganda Cranes legend.
Not like in the previous editions where the ceremony has been held at Lazio Restaurant Lugogo -Kampala, this August edition was a special one and was hosted at the home of 1978 Uganda Cranes legend, Abbey Nasur.
The aspiring Buikwe South Constituency Member of Parliament and the Real Stars Sports Agency CEO, Mukasa Isaac thought it wise to take the event at the home of Nasur in Naguru, the Kampala surb to receive his Life Achievers’ Award since he is not doing well health wise.
The 73 year old Nasur started his football in Naguru Youth team where he propelled to KCCA though he wasn’t so vibrant in the City’s side until he joined Prison FC (current Maroons FC) where he made the name until he got his National team call in 1973.
He also made a name in Kenya when he played for Gor Mahia in 80s, the super star by then also featured for Uganda in 1978 Africa Cup of Nations final where Uganda lost 2-0 to hosts Ghana and according to records,Nasur played for only 20 minutes in that encounter before he was put off the pitch due to stomach pain.
The class of 1978, it’s only three players are still alive, Abbey Nasur, Tom Lwanga and Paul Ssali ‘Gogolimbo’.
“I thank you for this accolade, thanks for always remembering me.” Said the ailing Nasur.
Besides winning the award, Nasur received the brown envelope from the organisers, he also received donations from the chosen National Unity Platform flag bearer for the Nakawa Division mayoral seat, Buken Ali aka Nubian Li.
The other winners on the day is the rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka who has returned on the podium for the second consecutive time.
In football, Uganda Cranes CHAN captain, Rogers Torach took the award for the month of August.