Inzuki Awards 2025–2026

At Inzuki Football Academy, we believe that soccer is much more than just a sport. It is a tool for education, for instilling values, and for personal development.

The Inzuki Award was created to honor young players who fully embody this spirit, both on and off the field.

The 2025/2026 Hall of Fame

Best Defender

Rocky Ramba
: Speed - Discipline

“Playing simple soccer is the hardest thing there is.”

Best Midfielder

Darrin Neza
: Consistency - Game Volume

“The key is to pass the ball at the right speed to your teammate’s strong foot.”

Best Forward

Jasper Manzi
: Speed - Precision

“I see soccer as an art form, and all players are artists.”

Best Player

Shanti Legrand
: Investment - Enthusiasm

“I see soccer as an art form, and all players are artists.”

Most Consistent Player

Jesse Tunga
: Attitude - Technique

“Hard work will always beat natural talent when that talent doesn’t work hard enough.”

Best Progression

Ajay Nsubuga
: Cool Head—Sense of Effort

“If you want to be a soccer player, be a great one. If you’re going to have a dream, make it a big one.”

Fair Play Award

Jayden Rwabukambiza
Respect - Altruism

“The important thing about soccer is that it’s not just about soccer.”

Teammate of the Year Award

Liam Mudaheranrwa
Competitor - Team Player

“Everything I know about morality and people’s obligations, I owe to soccer.”

Best Performance

Games & Tests

Noah Bashir
: Technique - Versatility

“Soccer is an art, just as dance is an art—but it is only when it is done well that it becomes an art.”

Best Goalie

Aldo Hirwe
Ball Handling - Kicking

“A hero doesn't need a cape—he just needs a pair of gloves.”

Best U7 Player

Aiden Bashir
Versatile - Dynamic

“There’s always room for improvement; you can’t be satisfied with what you have.”

Best U9 Player

Michael Akoa
, Dribble - Finishing

“There shouldn’t be any prima donnas on a team; everyone should feel important, from the oldest player to the youngest.”

Best U11 Player

Ethan Mutaganda
: Placement - Endurance

“The harder the victory, the greater the joy of winning.”

Best U13 Player

Noah Mutaganda
: Focus - Technique

“If you train poorly, you’ll play poorly. If you work like crazy in practice, you’ll play that way too.”