BY MUZAFALUH KABUULWA
MultiChoice Uganda, kicked off the New Football Season Tournament with great excitement in Kampala on the 9th of July, 2023. The event, held at Kati Kati, brought together media partners and football fans to celebrate the return of the football season.
The tournament served as a platform to usher in the new season which as well It showcased the spirit of friendship and healthy competition, embodying the essence of the beautiful game. As part of their commitment to putting customers at the center of their offerings, MultiChoice Uganda announced their plans to bring the best football leagues to DStv and GOtv customers.
“Customers of MultiChoice Uganda have an exciting season ahead, whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, you can be rest assured that you won’t miss a single moment of the action both on DStv and GOtv. The Premier League will kick-off on 11th August 2023 with Burnely vs Man City and the La Liga season will start the weekend of the 12th of August 2023 followed by Serie A on 20th August 2023,” Rinaldi Jamugisa, the PR and Communications Manager of MultiChoice stated.
Jamugisa emphasized that MultiChoice Uganda would broadcast all 380 Premier League matches on their dedicated SuperSport Premier League channel 223. They would also air over 300 La Liga matches on the SuperSport La Liga channel 224, in addition to more than 300 Serie A matches. DStv and GOtv customers would have access to games based on their specific packages.
To enhance the competitive spirit of the tournament, MultiChoice Uganda awarded cash prizes to the top two teams. Vision Group emerged as the winners, receiving a cash prize of Ushs. 2 million, while MAAD secured the first runner-up position with a cash prize of 1 million. And urged fans to renew their subscriptions or join the DStv and GOtv family to enjoy front-row seats to the best football action in Uganda.
“Allow me congratulate the winners of today’s tournament which served as a prelude to the extraordinary football experiences that await the brand’s valued subscribers. As the tournament sets the stage for an unforgettable season, MultiChoice Uganda has invited fans to renew their subscriptions or join the DStv and GOtv family to secure front-row seats to the greatest football action in Uganda.” Jamusa stated.
The participating teams in the tournament included MultiChoice’s in-house team Supersport, BCW, MAAD advertising, Daily Monitor/KFM, Vision Group, and UBC representing the national broadcaster.
