Ugandan football is mourning former BUL FC, Bright Stars FC and Busoga United goalkeeper Sanoni Mulaabi, popularly known as “90,” who died on Friday, September 4, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Mulaabi had been receiving treatment at the Mulago Cancer Institute, with friends and members of the football fraternity rallying behind him during his illness.
He built a respected career in Uganda’s domestic football, representing several clubs and earning recognition for his time between the posts.
His death has left former teammates, clubs and supporters grieving, with many remembering him for both his goalkeeping career and the strong relationships he built within the football community.
Mulaabi leaves behind a lasting memory in Ugandan football. Rest in peace, Sanoni Mulaabi “90.”