The 2022/23 Uganda Premier League season was never short of quality in the middle of the park, but three peeled away from the lot and are thus contesting for the Pilsner End of the season awards.
Wakiso Giants FC's holding midfielder Lawrence Bukenya, Busoga United's star Laban Tibiita and Arua Hill SC's Gadafi Wahab were tussle it out for the Midfielder of the Season.
Bukenya was impressive throughout in the season with his silky passing range and effortless ability to break play, albeit, in a deep-lying midfield role.
He managed 23 appearances out of a possible 28, chipping in with a goal as the Purple Sharks finishing eighth with 36 points.
Meanwhile, Tibiita will also fancy his chances of landing the coveted prize after helping Busoga secure survival.
In a consistent and superb season for the versatile player, Tibita managed 27 appearances, missing just one as he netted a cool seven league goals from midfield.
On the other hand, Gadafi Wahab was just as excellent last season with Arua Hill as they rounded off with a top four place (fourth) with 44 points.
The star amassed 20 appearances, chipping in with five goals in what was also his second season as a Leopard.
The second edition of Pilsner league awards are slated for July 6 at the glamorous Kampala Serena Hotel.
All the Categories
Coach of the Season: Mohammed Ssenfuma (Maroons), Alex Isabirye (Vipers), Jackson Magera (SC Villa).
Player of the Season: Milton Karisa (Vipers), Simon Tamale (Maroons), Charles Bbaale (SC Villa).
Goalkeeper of the Season: Simon Tamale (Maroons), Hassan Matovu (Soltilo Bright Stars), Nafian Alionzi (URA FC).
Defender of the Season: Warren Buule (Soltilo Bright Stars), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers), Gift Fred (Villa).
Midfielder of the Season: Wahab Gadafi (Arua Hill), Laban Tibita (Busoga United), Lawrence Bukenya (Wakiso Giants)
Young Player of the Season: Saidi Mayanja (KCCA), Patrick Kakande (Villa), Darius Ojok (Maroons).
Other categories: Topscorer, Most Assists, Players Player of the Season, Coaches' Player of the Season and Best Team of the Season, the Fair Play of the Team, and Platinum Award