Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Tanzania, MTN Uganda has pledged a cash reward for Cranes players.
The announcement was made on Monday at the MTN Uganda HQ in Industrial Area by the Chief Marketing Officer Somdev Sen.
“We have pledged prize money for each of the Uganda Cranes players when they win their upcoming matches against Tanzania in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“The incentive is on winning and winning only. The incentive is 1.5 million shillings to fifteen players and 2 million for the man of the match,” Somdev said.
MTN Uganda has arranged to set up a large LED screen at the Old Taxi Park where fans can watch the games and participate in various challenges and predictions.
“Fans can vote for the Man of the Match and engage in various challenges and predictions via MTN Uganda’s Sports Website and social media pages,” Somdev added.
In addition, MTN Uganda will reward the most engaged Uganda Cranes fans with Ugx 100,000 each based on their social media interactions and online content using the hashtag #MTNUgFootball.
“MTN Uganda will also reward the most engaged Uganda Cranes fans with cash each, based on their social media interactions and online content using the hashtag.
“Our aim is to bring back the passion for the Uganda Cranes. Even without a home ground, we are making sure that this game is in the eyes of every Ugandan. We want to do our part to make sure that Uganda Cranes make it to the next World Cup,” said Martin Sebuliba the Senior Manager Brand and Communication MTN Uganda.
The Cranes will play their home game against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium on Friday, 24th March before travelling to Dar es Salaam for the return leg on Tuesday, 28th March.