Ugandan football fans now have a unique opportunity to leave their mark on the national team after the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Federation of Uganda Football Associations) and MTN Uganda officially launched the “Free Your Fayaaa – Tulage Waaka” campaign.
The initiative, unveiled at MTN headquarters in Kampala, invites passionate supporters, designers, and creatives from across the country to submit their ideas for the next official Uganda Cranes jersey. Entries will be accepted through mtnmore.com between June 22 and July 9, 2026.
The competition offers a grand prize of UGX 50 million for the winning design, while seven finalists will earn a place in a special bootcamp where they will receive mentorship from industry experts and compete for the chance to see their creation become the official kit worn by the Uganda Cranes at future tournaments, including the upcoming AFCON campaign.
Speaking at the launch, FUFA First Vice President Justus Mugisha said the federation wanted supporters to play a direct role in creating one of the country’s most important football symbols.
“Together with our partner MTN Uganda, we thought it wise that the jersey, which is also the greatest symbol of the Uganda Cranes, should be designed by the fans themselves,” Mugisha said.
The campaign comes months after Uganda’s 2025 AFCON “Janzi” jersey received widespread criticism online and was notably ranked among the tournament’s least popular kits by sports publication The Athletic. Many supporters felt the design did not fully capture Uganda’s football identity and cultural heritage.
Football fans have welcomed the new approach, with social media users praising FUFA and MTN for allowing Ugandans to contribute directly to the design process. Among them was X user Comfort Akamumpa, who expressed optimism that fan involvement would result in a jersey that better represents the nation.
Officials from MTN Uganda, including John Paul Okwi, and former Uganda Cranes player Patrick Ntege, also praised the partnership, describing it as an innovative way to strengthen the bond between the national team and its supporters.
The “Free Your Fayaaa – Tulage Waaka” campaign is expected to attract thousands of submissions as Ugandans compete for the chance to create a jersey that could become an iconic symbol of the country’s football future.
