Airtel Uganda has Thursday signed a three year sponsorship deal with Buganda Kingdom as the main sponsor of the Masaza cup.
The sponsorship will see Airtel Uganda provide the necessary funds to enable the tournament organizers facilitate team players, coaches and referees as well as bring on board more capable service providers.
Addressing the media at the press conference, the Katikkiro thanked Airtel Uganda for their unwavering support for the kingdom and its activities.
“We are very fortunate that the partners we are announcing today is one we have worked with for a couple of years – we trust them and have a very successful working relationship. Thank you Airtel,” he said.
“We hold this tournament every year for mainly boosting the talent amongst the young people from Buganda Region and also to mobilise people living in Buganda in development programmes and activities that boost their income levels.” he added, before thanking the Kabaka for his support and participation in the Masaza Cup tournament.
The Airtel MD Mr. Anwar Soussa said the company was excited at another opportunity to partner with the kingdom especially now in sports where they have put vast investment.
“Football promotion has been one of our core points from Airtel rising Stars in the youth programmes all the way to the national team, Uganda Cranes and now we are adding on the Masaza cup,” added Soussa.
“We congratulate Buddu for winning the 2016 tournament and commend the Kabaka of Buganda and the kingdom officials for maintaining this competition for long.”