MTN Uganda and FUFA Unveil Official Uganda Cranes Cheerleaders and Announce the Second Half of 2024 Uganda Cranes Calendar

MTN Uganda has unveiled the official Uganda Cranes Cheerleaders as part of the “Tulage Faaya” campaign. This initiative marks a significant milestone in MTN’s continuous support for Ugandan football, aiming to galvanize fans and foster a spirited and united support system for the national teams. Additionally, MTN Uganda has presented the Uganda Cranes football calendar for the remainder of 2024.

The “Tulage Faaya” campaign was launched in late May with the objective of finding the top cheerleading teams that would lead the nation’s support for the Uganda Cranes. The campaign called on passionate football fans to form teams and create cheerleading skits that showcased their energy and creativity. The campaign ran for over a month, gaining substantial media support across TV, radio, and social media.

The response was overwhelming, with nine teams participating and more than 160,000 votes cast via the MTN Sports site (www.sports.mtn.co.ug) and USSD (*100*65#). The voting period concluded on June 28th, and today MTN Uganda unveiled the top three cheerleading teams as voted by the public.

Unveiling the Top Three Cheerleading Teams:

  1. Winner: Uncle Money
    • Votes: 44,464
    • Prize: Ush 5,000,000 and the honor of leading the Uganda Cranes cheerleading efforts.
  2. 1st Runner Up: Team Dressers
    • Votes: 38,286
    • Prize: Ush 5,000,000 and the privilege of being part of the official cheerleading squad.
  3. 2nd Runner Up: Kamodo
    • Votes: 25,234
    • Prize: Ush 5,000,000 and the esteemed role of cheerleading for the Uganda Cranes.

Each of these top three teams will receive Ush 5,000,000 and the prestigious opportunity to lead the nation’s cheering efforts for the Uganda Cranes at their upcoming AFCON qualifiers. 

Additionally, these teams will be granted renewable one-year cheerleading contracts for both the Uganda Cranes and the Crested Cranes, covering home and away games. They will also receive performance allowances and facilitation based on briefs commissioned by MTN Uganda.

As the football season approaches, here are the fixtures for the Uganda Cranes for the remainder of 2024:

  • September 2024 Fixtures:
    • Matchday 1: South Africa [Away]
    • Matchday 2: Congo [Home]
    • Dates: 1st – 10th September 2024
  • October 2024 Fixtures:
    • Matchday 3: South Sudan [Home]
    • Matchday 4: South Sudan [Away]
    • Dates: 7th – 15th October 2024
  • November 2024 Fixtures:
    • Matchday 5: South Africa [Home]
    • Matchday 6: Congo [Away]
    • Dates: 11th – 19th November 2024

Rogers Byamukama, the Executive Secretary of Marketing and Communications for the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, expressed his excitement, “The Uganda Fayaaa campaign coincides with the return of fans to international football at Namboole Stadium, which is a huge boost for the Uganda Cranes. With MTN, the biggest sponsors of Ugandan football, at the forefront, fans can look forward to exciting times. FUFA values both fans and MTN as key stakeholders in the sport. The great times are back at Namboole with fans once again heavily involved. We thank MTN for this unique campaign and their unwavering support.”

Somdev Sen, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda, added, “We are excited to launch the ‘Uganda Fayaaa’ campaign and reignite the passion for football in Uganda. We encourage all fans to participate in the cheerleader search and support the teams. Together, let’s show the world the true spirit of Ugandan football.”

MTN Uganda remains committed to supporting the Uganda Cranes and Ugandan football at large. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating this remarkable campaign and look forward to an exhilarating season ahead.

Below are the voting results for all participating cheerleader teams:

No.Cheerleading Team NameTotal Votes Received
1Uncle Money (Winner)44,464 
2Team Dressers (1st Runner Up)38,286
3Kamodo (2nd Runner Up)25,234 
4Team Fire19,337 
5B13 International16,560
6Byaruhanga Kigerere Gere Fans Crew10,983
7Mama Cranes6,213
8Chuusawato4,801 
9Nambi Veronica3,810 
GRAND TOTAL169688 

In total, the campaign received over 160,000 votes, showcasing the incredible support and enthusiasm of Uganda Cranes fans. MTN Uganda extends heartfelt thanks to all participants and voters for making the “Tulage Faaya” campaign a resounding success.

For more information about the “Uganda Fayaaa” campaign and the Uganda Cranes fixtures, please visit the MTN Website or follow MTN Uganda on social media.

Eric Geno