Shadia Nassanga, Yusuf Baliruno headline Fortebet Actual Stars for September

David GOMBE

The organisers of the Fortebet Actual Stars Awards have topped the very best performers for the month of September, 2026.

She Cranes and KCCA Netball Membership shooter Shadia Nassanga together with veteran journalist Yusuf Baliruno are amongst these recognised on the awarding ceremony held at Molecule on Tuesday in Kololo.

Nassanga was rewarded for her astonishing performances that noticed the She Cranes win the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya final month.

She helped the She Cranes win their fourth Africa Netball Cup title after defeating South Africa 56-53 in an entertaining remaining. On the event, she was named Greatest Shooter and Most Helpful Participant (MVP).

Nassanga beat Margeret Baagala, the event’s greatest midcourt participant, and Christine Namulumba to the September award.

Lifetime Achievement for Baliruno

Veteran sports activities journalist Yusuf Baliruno was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to sports activities journalism.

Baliruno, previously identified for his Masaza Cup and Bika Soccer commentary, thanked the organisers for rewarding his sweat.

“I’m humbled for being rewarded with this accolade, it means so much to me. I used to be heading to Masaka right this moment however I minimize the journey to verify I obtain this award. I thank my fellow journalists who’ve finished an incredible function in my journey however above all, a giant due to Fortebet Actual Stars for this recognition,” stated Baliruno who can also be a former footballer.

Different Winners:

Golfer Ronald Rugumayo gained the golf accolade whereas Farahat “The Nightmare” Manirola clinched the boxing award. Manirola had a unanimous determination win in opposition to Russia’s Georgii Chelokhsaev on the Vologda Sports activities Palace on September 11, 2026.

Winners have been rewarded with money prizes and accolades courtesy of Fortebet and Jude Color Options.