Ugandan soccer fans who will be travelling to watch Cranes/Chipolopolo Africa Cup of Nations qualifier have landed a dream flight to Ndola,Zambia on September 8 on Air Uganda.
The deal to airlift the fans was sealed this morning at the East Africa air carrier’s office at Kololo injunction with Pearl Sporto.
“We are happy to be working with Pearl Sporto to send fans down to Ndola as this is a special chartered flight to watch the Africa Cup of Nations game between Cranes and Chipolopolo of Zambia,” Jennifer Musiime,Head of Sales and Marketing. “It’s not the first time we have been associated with Cranes we have airlifted them around East Africa however we don’t fly down to Zambia this is a special flight and we want to be part of this as we support the national so that they can get their desired result.”
According to Pearl Sporto managing director Faisal Musenze, they have received several bookings and looking to get a total of 150 fans. He urged fans to book spaces as the number was just reducing.
The fares for the flight are $1,400 dollars for Business class that entitles fans transport from the airport,hotel and stadium fans will also get a free Uganda Cranes jersey and access tickets.
The other option is Economy class which is $1,000.