Sun, May 10th, 2026

Nim Media
FootballJul 7, 2023

Milton Karisa with a sweep at Pilsner UPL Awards

Nsereko Musoke Isa avatar

Byline

Nsereko Musoke Isa

Jul 7, 20232 min readJul 7, 2023

Share this story

Milton Karisa with a sweep at Pilsner UPL Awards
Alex Isabirye, Milton Karisa and former SC Villa star were among those that were awarded during the Pilsner UPL awards that were held at Sheraton Hotel. Viper’s captain walked away with four accolades he was named the best played of the season, coaches player of the season, he provided most assists as well as appearing […]

Alex Isabirye, Milton Karisa and former SC Villa star were among those that were awarded during the Pilsner UPL awards that were held at Sheraton Hotel.

Viper’s captain walked away with four accolades he was named the best played of the season, coaches player of the season, he provided most assists as well as appearing in the first XI of the season.

Isabirye was voted best coach of the season defeating Jackson Magera and Muhammad Senfuma of SC Villa and Maroons FC respectively

He guided Viper’s SC to two championships the Uganda Premier League and the Stanbic Uganda Cup.

Former SC Villa star Andrew Fimbo Mukasa walked away with the Platinum star award

Hillary Mukundane was the best defender of the season while best goalkeeper was Simon Tamale of Maroons.

Tamale managed 13 clean sheets better than any other goalkeeper in the season.

The young player of the season was Darius Ojok of Maroons, Players award of season was Charles Bbale of SC Villa

Awards

Best coach: Alex Isabirye (Vipers)
Best player: Milton Karisa (Vipers)
Young player: Darius Ojok (Maroons)
Best defender: Hillary Mukundane (Vipers)
Goalkeeper of the season: Simon Tamale (Maroons)
Best midfielder: Laban Tibita (Busoga United)
Top scorer: Allan Kayiwa(Express)
Fair play ward:(Blacks Power)
Platinum award: Andrew Fimbo Mukasa

Best XI

Simon Tamale, Grant Masiko, Denis Kaka Omony, Gift Fred, Hillary Mukundane, Lawrence Bukenya, Gaddafi Wahab, Laban Tibita, Milton Karisa, Charles Bbaale, Allan Kayiwa

Filed under

Comments

Join the conversation

Readers can react, ask questions, and add context directly below the story.

0 comments

Community note

Moderation, threaded discussion, and the most useful replies can all be managed natively inside WordPress as this site grows.

Next story

Onduparaka FC has announced Anthony Afeti as new president
FootballJul 6, 2023

Onduparaka FC has announced Anthony Afeti as new president

Anthony Afeti has been announced as the new club president of Onduparaka SC. Anthony has replaced Benjamin Nyakuni. Nyakuni has been the president of the West Nile club since the club’s inception. Anthony previously worked in the CEO and Operations Manager roles for several years and was there to steer the memorable successes at the […]

Unity and rivalry drive Ssebwalunyo to Fortebet Real Stars glory

Unity and rivalry drive Ssebwalunyo to Fortebet Real Stars glory

NEC FC goalkeeper Hannigton Ssebwalunyo has attributed his April brilliance to a powerful blend of team unity and internal competition, following his recognition as the headline winner at the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards. The 36-year-old shot-stopper, who enjoyed a remarkable run of form, revealed that the collective spirit within the NEC FC camp—coupled […]

Boni Concili, St. Noa, Rines and Amus cruise into semi-finals as USSSA girls football championship heats up in Mukono

Boni Concili, St. Noa, Rines and Amus cruise into semi-finals as USSSA girls football championship heats up in Mukono

Defending champions St. Noa Girls Secondary School–Zana delivered a composed and commanding performance to brush aside Latifah Mixed Secondary School 3-0 in the quarter-finals, securing their place in the last four of the ongoing Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Girls Football Championship in Mukono. St. Noa asserted early control, with Dorah Nangobi reacting quickest […]

Ankole Cup 2026 set for grand return as Bushenyi hosts opening showpiece

Ankole Cup 2026 set for grand return as Bushenyi hosts opening showpiece

The stage is set for a compelling revival of one of western Uganda’s most celebrated football spectacles, as the Ankole Cup 2026 returns with renewed ambition, broader participation, and heightened anticipation across the region. Slated to run from June to August—strategically timed during Uganda’s football off-season—the tournament is poised to dominate the sporting landscape, bringing […]

Last-Gasp Bukedea Stun STAHIZA in Penalty Drama as USSSA Quarter-finals Take Shape

Last-Gasp Bukedea Stun STAHIZA in Penalty Drama as USSSA Quarter-finals Take Shape

The stage is now set for a gripping quarter-final round, with rivalries reignited and momentum building as the race for Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) national Girls football glory intensifies. In dramatic fashion, Bukedea Comprehensive Secondary School staged a breathtaking late comeback to edge Standard High School-Zzana (STAHIZA) 4-3 in a penalty shootout, sealing […]