BY JUMA ALI
Today Wednesday, 6, September 2023 Uganda’s leading betting company, Betpawa Uganda have entered a historic patternership with the football governing body, fufa at a function which was held at hotel fairway near golf course.
Betpawa under Mchezo Africa injected 320, 000 US Dollar which is equivalent to 1.19 Uganda billion shillings.
This parttnership will help three fufa competitions which include, Fufa drum, Fufa Big League and Fufa futsal league and the package will be shared as follows.
*Fufa Big League will get 150, 000 US Dollar which is equivalent to 560, 250, 000 million shilling.
*Fufa Drum will get 150, 000 US Dollar equivalent to 560, 250, 000 million shilling.
*Futsal will get 20, 000 US Dolla equivalent to 74, 700, 000 million shillings.
The function was attended by Ntoudi Mouyelo, managing director of Mchezo Africa and Fufa was represented by FUFA president Hon. Moses Magogo, his first vice president Mr. Justus Mugisha and EXCO Member Mr. Rogers Byamukama.
“This deal with Fufa is not a sponsorship but a partnership more of marriage” Mchezo Africa, managing director Ntoudi said while addressing the media at the unveiling function held at Fairway Hotel on Wednesday.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with FUFA in accelerating the growth of Ugandan football. This partnership is a significant investment in our local players and teams, and together, we can enhance the experience for fans and players alike. We are creating more opportunities for all those involved in Ugandan football.”
FUFA president Hon. Moses H. Magogo said.
“This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Ugandan football. It is more than just financial support; it is a firm pledge to the future of our beloved sport, a promise to double down on our shared vision for progress.”
This partnership represents a remarkable fusion of sports, business, and community development. As betPawa and FUFA combine their strengths, they are poised to inscribe a new chapter in the annals of Ugandan football history, with the ultimate objective of establishing Uganda as a footballing powerhouse on the African continent.
Benefits under the Futsal competition will include awards for MVP of the season, best goalkeeper, coach, player of the season, most assists, and young player of the season.
Similar award categories, supported by betPawa, will be given out in the Big League, as well as an overall token for the league’s winning team, which is among the four clubs that earn promotion to the country’s top-tier league at the end of each season.
