As the curtain falls on the 2025-26 season, NEC FC has been given the loudest vote of confidence yet. Six nominations at the Local Football Appreciation Awards. Six different individuals. One powerful message, this club is building something special, both on and off the pitch.
At the heart of it all is our CEO, Mr. Okorotum Jonathan, nominated for the prestigious Edgar Watson Ssubi Award as The LFA CEO of the Year. While leading NEC through our first-ever CAF Confederations Cup campaign, he made sure the club met every deadline and requirement without a single fine or complication, a remarkable achievement for a club only in its third top-flight season.
That level of preparation and foresight is why he stands among the best administrators in the country. You can vote for Mr. Okorotum Jonathan https://lfaawards.com/edgar-watson-suubi-award-lfa-football-chief-executive-officer-of-the-year/
In the medical room, Robinah Nabagooba continues to write her own story of quiet excellence. Since joining us in the FUFA Big League in 2022, she has grown with the club, season after season. Nominated for the second year running for Betty Adoch Award as LFA Female Medical Officer of the Year, Robina’s dedication and professionalism have become the heartbeat of our medical department. You can vote for Robinah Nabagooba https://lfaawards.com/betty-adoch-award-lfa-medical-officer-of-the-year-women/
Onyango Godfrey, our Safety and Security Officer, has been nominated for the Dickson Bond Okero Award. Following in the footsteps of the man the award is named after, Onyango served during last year’s CHAN tournament and brought that high-level experience back to our league, ensuring our home games run safely and smoothly. You can vote for Onyango Godfrey https://lfaawards.com/dixon-bond-okello-award-lfa-safety-security-officer-of-the-year/
Our very own Nassali Catherine, Head of Media and Communications, has earned another nomination for the Aisha Komugisha Award as LFA Female Media Icon of the Year. Through her outstanding work on The Spotlight at FUFA TV, she continues to shine brightly while still steering NEC’s media department with excellence. This nomination is more than deserved. You can vote for Nassali Catherine https://lfaawards.com/usher-komugisha-award-lfa-womens-media-icon-award/
Between the sticks, Hannington Ssebuwalunyo has been nothing short of a rock. Since Coach KB arrived, his leadership has soared. He has kept 17 clean sheets, scored 2 goals making him the only goalkeeper in Uganda to do so this season, and showed true captain’s courage in the Uganda Cup, saving and scoring a penalty against SC Vipers. Nominated for the Majid Musisi Award as Men’s Player of the Year, “The Wall” has been our captain and our hero. You can vote for Hannington Ssebuwalunyo https://lfaawards.com/magidu-musisi-award-lfa-mens-player-of-the-year/
Young sensation Hakim Wandera was also recognized in the just-concluded StarTimes Uganda Premier League Awards, earning a nomination for Young Player of the Year a proud moment for our future.
And then there’s Akena Isaac, better known as Var from NEC. From the dusty pitches of the fifth division to the bright lights of the Uganda Premier League, Var has been there every step of the way. Through his passion and tireless mobilization, he has helped build the proud fanbase we have today. His nomination for the Uncle Money Award as LFA Fan of the Year feels like destiny. You can vote for Akina Isaac https://lfaawards.com/uncle-money-award-lfa-football-fan-of-the-year/
This is what NEC FC is about. Real people, real commitment, real growth. Now it’s our turn to stand behind them. Let’s vote, let’s rally, and let’s bring these awards home!