January 2, 2015
By James Bakama
CECAFA vice president Lawrence Mulindwa has welcomed the idea of Azam TVs sponsorship of the Uganda Premier League.
Mulindwa (inset), who doubles as FUFA honorary president, has also urged clubs to support the Tanzanian pay TV.
Mulindwa made the remarks yesterday while delivering his New Year message at Pope Paul Memorial Hotel.
It is good that clubs are now seeing the light. Clubs should know their rights, said Mulindwa citing the leagues previous sponsorship.
Soccer governing body FUFA has reportedly offered broadcasting rights of the Uganda Premier League to Azam.
Sources say the company will offer $2.5m (about sh6.8b in a three and a half year deal.
The development points to an end of funding by another television company SuperSport.
Mulindwa used the occasion to thank President Yoweri Museveni, Government, the fans, the players and the media for support rendered to football.
To Government, the former FUFA boss was full of praises. It is worth noting that Government support towards the game has continued to shoot up and this gesture must be appreciated as we pray for more allocations in terms of materials and finances.
He was also full of praise for the media.
I wish in a very sincere manner to commend the media for the continued support towards the game and the positive criticisms that automatically serve as check points to the entire football leadership across the country, he said.
Source: Mulindwa hails Azam deal
By James Bakama
CECAFA vice president Lawrence Mulindwa has welcomed the idea of Azam TVs sponsorship of the Uganda Premier League.
Mulindwa (inset), who doubles as FUFA honorary president, has also urged clubs to support the Tanzanian pay TV.
Mulindwa made the remarks yesterday while delivering his New Year message at Pope Paul Memorial Hotel.
It is good that clubs are now seeing the light. Clubs should know their rights, said Mulindwa citing the leagues previous sponsorship.
Soccer governing body FUFA has reportedly offered broadcasting rights of the Uganda Premier League to Azam.
Sources say the company will offer $2.5m (about sh6.8b in a three and a half year deal.
The development points to an end of funding by another television company SuperSport.
Mulindwa used the occasion to thank President Yoweri Museveni, Government, the fans, the players and the media for support rendered to football.
To Government, the former FUFA boss was full of praises. It is worth noting that Government support towards the game has continued to shoot up and this gesture must be appreciated as we pray for more allocations in terms of materials and finances.
He was also full of praise for the media.
I wish in a very sincere manner to commend the media for the continued support towards the game and the positive criticisms that automatically serve as check points to the entire football leadership across the country, he said.
Source: Mulindwa hails Azam deal
