The Uganda Futsal business of the 2024/25 season on a high has climaxed with the official sponsors, Betpawa Uganda cement commitment to continue financing the fastest growing sport on the land.
For the past two seasons, the leading online betting company has been investing money in Futsal competitions, ranging from the Super League, Uganda Cup and and Super Cup.
For only this concluded season where Mengo City FC lifted a double (Super League and Uganda Cup) with Park FC settling for a Super Cup, Betpawa Uganda has injected over 300 million shillings in terms of locker Room bonus, infrastructure maintenance and cash prizes to winners, the team and individuals.
To be particular, the total sponsorship for this season was 334,522,000 and the company is ready and willing to continue supporting the sport because to them, it’s not only business but a catalyst to professionalism as the Company’s East Africa regional Manager, Ivy Nyonyozi Igunduura stated on the final day of the season at Old Kampala Futsal Arena.
“It’s not about giving money and walking away,” says Ivy Nyonyozi Igunduura, betPawa’s East Africa Regional Manager. “We’re investing in a system that rewards commitment, talent, and results.”
“Our LRB model ensures players and staff are rewarded for excellence. This isn’t just about sponsorship, it’s a catalyst for professionalism.” she added.
This year’s Futsal award ceremony saw the best performers walking home with UGX 500,000 each; Best Goalkeeper, Golden Boot, Best Defender, Best Midfielder, Young Player and Best
Coach. The teams also secured something this season; UGX 2.5M for Super League Winners, UGX 2M for
Uganda Cup and UGX 1M for Super Cup.
Meanwhile, Park FC held off a spirited late comeback to defeat Mengo City 7-6 and reclaim the Futsal Super Cup in a thrilling contest.
Despite Mengo City entering the clash as the betPawa Futsal Super League champions and reigning Futsal Uganda Cup holders, it was Park FC who made the brighter start. Joshua Aziku opened the scoring in the 4th minute and doubled the lead a minute later after a goalkeeping blunder by Paulo Baguma.
Park extended their lead to 3-0 in the 6th minute, courtesy of a tap-in from captain Shafiq Mulangira following another dangerous delivery from Aziku. Michael Abura made it 4-0, reacting quickly after Baguma spilled Abasi Muluya’s powerful free-kick.
Mengo pulled one back through Abdulkarim Tebera in the 15th minute, but Aziku completed a stunning first-half hat-trick to send Park into the break with a commanding 5-1 lead.
The second half saw Mengo City fight back valiantly. Tebera converted from the spot, and substitute John Musasizi made it 5-3 in the 33rd minute.
However, Park responded swiftly through Muluya, who struck twice in quick succession to extend the lead to 7-3 with just five minutes left.
Captain Male Anthony reignited Mengo’s hopes with a fine goal before goalkeeper Stuart Kafuluma produced a remarkable cameo — scoring from open play and then converting a penalty to reduce the deficit to just one.
Despite the dramatic late push, Park FC held firm to secure a 7-6 victory and reclaim the Super Cup from the double-winning Mengo City.
