MTN Uganda and Sanyuka TV have joined hands to launch a campaign in search for the next big soccer commentator.
Through the search, one lucky contestant will win a one-year commentary gig with Sanyuka TV supported by MTN, for the Startimes Uganda Premier league (SUPL).
Dubbed “Samba Ne MTN” the campaign started with a soccer quiz and now seeking for a talented commentator under the Samba ne MTN – Tabira Owangule subtheme.
The lucky winner will walk away with a one-year contract from Sanyuka TV to do commentary on the SUPL 2020-21 soccer season.
“MTN Uganda is passionate about Ugandan sports. There is so much talent in this country that we seek to tap into, but the talent isn’t just limited to playing. There are several other aspects of sports. And that is why we are extending our support to finding the right people to commentate about the game. That’s all part of our drive to re-kindle the love for the game that Ugandans once had,” said Somdev Sen, Chief Marketing Officer MTN Uganda.
According to the statement released by telecom giant MTN, “the contestant will be evaluated by panel of 3 judges in the one-month challenge. If a contestant gets 2 ‘YES’ from the judges, he qualifies to join the next stage of the contest.”
The 1-hour contest will have 3 segments;
Side pitch – the contestant will be tested on the ability to do side pitch analysis.
Studio analysis – with a senior match host in studio, the contestant will be tested on the ability to analyse before the game, during game break and after the match (Running orders to guide)
Commentary – this will be done once to test the ability of the contestant to do commentary during a live game.
The challenge will be broadcast on Sanyuka TV on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday every week from 4pm – 5pm starting on Wednesday, 5th August for the next 4 weeks.