FUFA has on Friday registered another milestone, unveiling two brands. The function held at FUFA Complex in Mengo saw the Federation roll out Janzi, as the official FUFA Sportswear manufacturer and Zakayo (official FUFA Matchball).
The event was graced by FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim in the company of FUFA 3rd Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and FUFA Executive Committee members Rogers Byamukama, Issa Magoola, Ronnie Kalema and Apollo Ahimbisibwe.
There were also several club Chairpersons/ Presidents, former and active players, the media and other personalities.
The FUFA President explained the idea behind Janzi and how it will help the Federation improve its brand.
“As FUFA, we are always innovative and today we unveil to you, Janzi, the official Sportswear Manufacturer of all FUFA sports gear and assortments,” he started.
“Janzi is a registered trademark that will help FUFA to avoid middlemen. We all know that several kit manufacturers don’t own factories but only package and sell to us. We believe having our own brand will help us to get these items at a cheaper price.” He added.
Janzi will produce items such as Zakayo (FUFA official Matchballs), jerseys, travel bags, tracksuits, caps, hats, branded cups, umbrellas etc.
At the same event, Zakayo was launched by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson who explained the history behind its making.
“The FUFA Match ball was made with consideration of our heritage as Ugandans. The official name of the ball is Zakayo, a legendary chimpanzee whose story dates back to 1963 in Semiliki l National Park but later transferred to Entebbe Zoo where he lived until he died in 2018.” Watson explained.
“The ball has been made with consideration of the latest trends in terms of texture, design, durability and flight.” He added.
Zakayo has patches of the three colours of the Uganda flag. Black, yellow and red stand for Ethnicity, Abundant sunshine and Brotherhood.
The texture on the ball’s outer skin is designed to offer consistent flight, rate of spin and speed.
There have been extensive experiments with the ball on different grounds, including bare pitches and the texture is suitable to last long enough.
Watson also revealed that 𝗭𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗼 will cost Ushs 50,000 and Ushs 100,000 because it has been produced in two categories.
It immediately gets to the market and can now be purchased at the FUFA Merchandise shop in Mengo (at FUFA Complex.
For the start, every StarTimes Uganda Premier League club has been given 25 balls (20 for the Senior Team and 5 for the Junior Team).
betPawa Big League clubs received 15 Balls while FUFA Women Super League have also received 15 balls.
