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Pictorial: FUFA acquires Ecobank as new partner, Uganda Cranes fundraising kicks off

The ever swelling list of  Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sponsors, partners and working associates keeps multiplying day after day.

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On Tuesday, during a special press conference held at Nile Hall, Serena International Hotel in Kampala, Ecobank was officially unveiled as the yet another partner of the federation and sponsor for the national team, Uganda  Cranes with a sponsorship of Ug.shs 450M for three years.

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, VP Dennis Mbidde chat with ECO Bank's M.D Clement Dodoo at Serena before the press conference kicked off
The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama, VP Dennis Mbidde chat with Ecobank’s M.D Clement Dodoo at Serena before the press conference kicked off

At the event, FUFA was ably represented by the President Eng. Moses Magogo, Vice President Dennis Mbidde, Executive Member Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Deputy CEO Humphrey Mandu, FUFA Marketing Director Esther Musoke, Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic plus National team players Hassan Wasswa Mawanda and Nicholas Wadada.

Eco Bank M.D Clement Dodoo delivers his speech at Serena Hotel in Kampala
Ecobank M.D Clement Dodoo delivers his speech at Serena Hotel in Kampala

Ecobank Managing Director Clement Dodoo, Executive Director Annette Kihuguru , Primrose Kobusingye (Head of Marketing and Communications), were joined by the other staff from the bank

The drive targets  to raise Ug.shs 6 Billion to help assist the National team prepare for the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon.

Fans who contribute Ug.shs 10,000 or more automatically enter the draw that will be held weekly starting next week. Instant prizes will also be won.

The mood at the Nile Hall, Serena Hotel in Kampala
The mood at the Nile Hall, Serena Hotel in Kampala

The account number to deposit on the money is 0069166105476001 under the names- FUFA- Uganda Cranes in all Ecobank branches in Uganda.

The drive intends to raise Ug.shs 6 Billion to help assist the national team prepare for the 2017 AFCON finals in Gabon.

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The fundraising campaign has a slogan ” MUJJE TULUMBE GABON NALO NA KAJA” where fans have to donate money through the various collection centers across the country or via mobile money on 0701-224433.

FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo leads the fundraising by example with a donatiion
FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo leads the fundraising by example with a donation

The FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo appreciated Eco Bank for the sponsorship and accepting to work with FUFA.

“Today, we have acquired yet another partner, Eco Bank. This is true manifestation of the trust different institutions have developed with FUFA” Eng. Magogo stated.

FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama with a donation too
FUFA Executive Committee member Rogers Byamukama with a donation too
Nicholas Wadada contributes money at the collection center
Nicholas Wadada contributes money at the collection center
Eco Bank Managing Director Clement Dodoo donates
Eco Bank Managing Director Clement Dodoo donates on Tuesday
FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Mbidde
FUFA 3rd Vice President Dennis Mbidde
Daily Monitor's Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo is among the journalists who responded in the affirmative to the fundraising cause
Daily Monitor’s Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo is among the journalists who responded in the affirmative to the fundraising cause

50 lucky fans will be rewarded with an expense paid for trip to go and watch Uganda Cranes in Gabon come January 2017.

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L-R: FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo, FUFA 2nd V.P Dennis Mbidde and Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredejovic
Eco Bank Head of marketing and Communication, Primrose Kobusingye standing next to a money collection container
Eco Bank Head of marketing and Communication, Primrose Kobusingye standing next to a money collection container

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Ecobank joins the other FUFA sponsors and partners as Airtel Uganda Limited (the official Uganda Cranes sponsors), Nile Breweries Limited (official beer for the Uganda Cranes), Bidco Uganda Limited (official laundry partner) and National Insurance Corporation (NIC), the FUFA official insurance company.

“MUJJE TULUMBE GABON NAKAJJA”

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