Jjuuko clinches MVP award in first season at Eagles Rugby Club
Jude Jjuuko was named Most Valuable Player at the inaugural Kampani's Eagles Rugby Club Awards, while four players were inducted into the Eagles Rugby Club Hall of Fame for their contributions to the club's success. The post Jjuuko clinches MVP award in first season at Eagles Rugby Club appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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In only his first year with the club, front-rower Jude Jjuuko clinched the Most Valuable Player’s award at the Kampani’s Eagles Rugby Club Awards.
Jjuuko joined from KOBs Rugby Club at the start of the 2023-24 season and was instrumental in Eagles’ maiden stint at the top flight of Ugandan rugby. Eagles reached the quarterfinals of the Uganda Cup and survived relegation from the 2024 Championship.
The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Kitante Primary School.
“The purpose of this ceremony was to celebrate our promotion to the league, surviving relegation, and rewarding players for their hard work. We also indicted four players into the Eagles Hall of Fame,” said Eagles chairperson Adam Kabalega.
Fifteen club members, including players, coaches, and fans, each received a plaque, cap, shirt, and medal as their winner’s package.
Full list of Award Winners:
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Jude Jjuuko
- Most Improved Player: Samyl Sabunyo
- Impact Player: Emmanuel Odongkara
- Top Try Scorer: Reagan Kitara
- Top Points Scorer: Willy Araptai
- Try of the Season: Jason Nuwamanya
- Most Appearances: Mark Liam Ssewanyana
- Role Model of the Year: Julius Omongin
- Unsung Hero: Akala Angereza
- Most Dependable Player: Robert Ateng
- Coach’s Award: Joshua Obol
- Eagle Among Eagles: Cherokee Sylvian Ngue
- Fan of the Season: Samuel “Silicon” Tugume
- Special Recognition Award: Kitante Primary School
- Award from Above: Ronnie Kayondo
Reagan Kitara scored five tries and Willy Araptai tallied twenty-three points during Eagles’ first season in the 2024 Nile Special Rugby Men’s Championship.
Four players, who according to Kabalega were “key to the club’s success,” were inducted into the Eagles Rugby Club Hall Of Fame. They are Aaron Osuta, Dan Mark Omeda, Daniel Ochora, and captain Emmanuel Ojara.
Eagles are now in their pre-season preparing for the upcoming Central Region 7s series.
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