Tag: FUFA Drum 2023

As the sun sets on another thrilling edition of the FUFA Drum, all eyes are now fixed on the grand finale, where Lango Province and Busoga Province are set to clash in what promises to be an epic showdown at the MTN Omondi Stadium on Saturday 23rd March 2024.

With both teams eyeing the prestigious trophy, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans brace themselves for a match filled with excitement and drama, all in the name of celebrating ancestry.

The stage is set for a captivating encounter between two formidable opponents. Lango Province, last edition’s finalists, are hungry for redemption after falling short in the final hurdle against West Nile.

Led by their star boy Allan Okello and emerging talents such as Darius Ojok, Lango has showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, including eliminating second and third edition champions Acholi province and West Nile province in the quarter and semi-final respectively, proving themselves as worthy contenders for the title. With their eyes firmly set on victory, they will leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory.

On the other hand, Busoga Province enters the final as first-time finalists, eager to etch their names in the annals of FUFA Drum history.

Bursting with experienced players such as defenders Isaac Isinde, Shafiq Batambuze, and the fast-rising Isaac Wagoina and Laban Tibiita, Busoga has been the revelation of this year’s tournament, defying the odds and toppling established giants on their path to the final, such as West Nile province in the group stages, Tooro province, as well as Teso. Under the astute guidance of their coaching staff led by Charles Ayiekoh, who is expected to join the team fresh from the Africa games in Ghana with the Queen Cranes, Busoga has forged a cohesive unit capable of overcoming any challenge that comes their way.

The clash between Lango and Busoga promises to be a battle of contrasting styles.

Lango’s experience and tactical nous will be pitted against Busoga’s energy and flair, setting the stage for an enthralling spectacle. Both teams boast a formidable array of talent across all departments, ensuring a fiercely contested encounter from start to finish.

As the final whistle beckons, only one team will emerge victorious, etching their name in the annals of FUFA Drum history. Will it be Lango Province, seeking redemption and glory, or will Busoga Province script a fairytale ending to their remarkable journey? Football fans across the nation and the two provinces eagerly await the answer as the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown at the MTN Omondi Stadium.

Squad teams

MTN Uganda—a sponsor of the FUFA Drum have confirmed that the match tickets for the FUFA Drum Final between Busoga and Lango on Saturday 23rd March 2024 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo can now be purchased using the MTN MoMoPay.

The latest development means that the tickets are now on market for the long-awaited final. However, no tickets will be sold at the gate on match day.

The FUFA Organising Committee Chairman Rogers Byamukama says that 3,000 ordinary tickets at 25,000 UGX each and 50 tickets at 100,000 UGX each are the only two categories that can be purchased using MTN MoMoPay.

To purchase the tickets on MTN MoMoPay, type *165*98# and follow the details. This category will be open till a few hours to match time. The match will kick off at 4 PM.

 Busoga, Lango Province teams allocated 3,000 tickets

The Organising Committee has allocated 3,000 tickets to the province teams in the final and can only be bought in bulk at 20,000 UGX each. Each Province (Busoga and Lango) has been allocated 1,500 tickets per team.

If the tickets are not yet bought by Friday midday, they will be transferred to the open market category which will be bought on MoMo pay only.

The tickets of this category will be sold through the Management Committee of each Province.

All is set for the final of the fourth edition of the FUFA Drum 2023/2024 at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo between Lango and Busoga Provinces. The organisers of the competition, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), together with sponsors MTN Uganda, Nile Special, Rock Boom, and betPawa, have revealed plans ahead of the anticipated final scheduled on 23rd March 2023 at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.

Six thousand tickets will be on sale, with one thousand five hundred tickets reserved for each province, and the remaining three thousand will be strictly sold via mobile money payment, with no tickets sold at the gates on matchday.

Three thousand tickets at UGX 20,000/= each have been earmarked for the province fans each at bulk purchase and the remaining three thousand are to be sold at UGX 25,000/= each via Momo Pay. Each province having one thousand five hundred tickets. All these tickets are to be sold starting from Monday 18th March 2024.

Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Drum Committee Chairman

MTN, the official sponsors and biggest supporters of football in Uganda, have promised their commitment to all Ugandans, not only the two finalists. They have facilitated the purchase of tickets at fans’ convenience through the MTN Momo app and even catered to non-smartphone users via a code *165*98#. Fans have been urged to purchase their tickets starting on Monday.

MTN will create a fan experience at viewer parks in Iganga and Lira for fans who won’t travel to Lugogo.

MTN is the biggest supporter of football in Uganda and our committment stands. We have availed our platform to ease the purchase of tickets from the MOMO Pay App and using the USSD Channel *165*98#. We believe that from the comfort of your home so that you can secure your seat.

For the fans who can’t make it, there will be big screens in Iganga and Lira. We don’t want the people at the stadium to be the only ones enjoying.

John Paul, MTN Uganda Sponsorship and Events Manager

Nile Special, who have been with the FUFA Drum since inception, will provide drinks at Lugogo and create various promotional stations (bars) from the two regions at the final.

We have two ways to support. For the people who will be at the venue, we shall provide cold beers. For those who can’t make it there will be five venues in Lira and Jinja where they can watch the match live with refreshments. We shall also partner with MTN at their watch party.

We are made of Uganda and implore everyone to come and support.

Douglas Karema, Trade Marketing Executive – Nile Special

betPawa Uganda, who continue to support FUFA in growing talent and football in Uganda, have paid more than twenty million Shillings in winning bonuses and promised to do the same at the final.

We are very excited to be here to continue support FUFA. We have also paid over 20 million in locker room bonus for the teams from the quarter final stage and look forward to support the teams in the final.

Ivy Igunduura, betPawa Country Marketing Manager

Harris International, the makers of Rock Boom and passionate supporters of community development, will also partner with all the sponsors at the viewer parks in the two regions.

As a partner in this journey,we appreciate all the regional teams that participated, and to the finalists; Busoga & Lango, we wish you all the best. May the best team win.

Rock Boom is a passionate supporter of the community. We shall be at the different venues to journey with the fans together with the other sponsors.

Comfort Ahumuza, Corporate & Sustainabilty Coordinator – Harris International

The kick-off for the final will be at 4 PM, and teams will go for extra time in case there’s a draw during normal time.