Ugandan soccer icon Hakim “Boda Boda” Magumba has expressed heartfelt gratitude after receiving a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on the Fortebet Actual Stars Month-to-month Sports activities Awards.

The ceremony, held right this moment, Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at Lazio Restaurant in Kololo, celebrated excellent performers throughout varied sporting disciplines.The previous Iganga, SC Villa, Atraco FC, and Uganda Cranes midfielder—famend for his dazzling dribbling abilities—was honored as soon as once more for his exceptional contribution to Ugandan soccer.

In an emotional acceptance speech, Magumba acknowledged the people and establishments that formed his profession.“It’s my gratitude to the organizers, however additionally it is platform for me to understand everybody that helped me to settle within the sport of soccer,” he stated.

He paid tribute to his dad and mom and key soccer directors who supported him through the years.“I’ll begin from my dad and mom who allowed me to play the sport earlier than getting help from many, the directors to say Isa Magoola, and the 4 presidents I performed throughout their management—Twaha Kakaire, Denis Obua, sport changer Lawrence Mulindwa, and the present one, Moses Magogo.”Magumba additionally provided phrases of recommendation to rising footballers, strongly cautioning them in opposition to drug abuse.“Taking part in soccer isn’t good with medication. I personally performed 20 years with out utilizing any substance. I name upon them to keep away from medication and save the sport of soccer,” he urged.

Different Award Winners

• Swimming:Gloria Muzito clinched the highest accolade after being named Greatest Participant on the World Islamic Solidarity Video games. She triumphed over athletes Rebecca Chellangat and Samuel Cherop.

• Soccer:Rising expertise James Bogere emerged victorious forward of Uganda Cubs captain Hamza Ssengooba and Kawempe Muslim Girls’ goalkeeper Saidat Namwanje.

• Golf:Joseph Cwinya-Ai took residence the award for his standout efficiency on the Kinyara Sugar Open, beating fellow golfers Joseph Kamulindwa and Meron Kemigisha.The Tuesday awards session was graced by Actual Stars Sports activities Company CEO, Isaac Mukasa, Fortebet’s Resty Mbatidde and and a consultant from Jude Coloration Options who’re companions.