ByIsaanoFrancis
The annualKopuPaUbimufootball tournament organized by theAlurKingdom to celebrate the
coronationanniversary of the KerAlurculturalleader, KingUbimuPhilipOlarkerRauni111 willkick off on August 24,this year.
The tournament which runs until December has received a UGX 50 million cash boost from Pilsner
Lager.
The football tournament is an annual event that is played by the youths in the chiefdoms inAlur
kingdomand attracts 32 teams. The tournament falls into several stages beginning with the zonal
level (knockout, homeand away basis), secondround, and quarterfinal, semifinal and final.
Announcing thesponsorship, value beer brand manager, EdgarKihumurotold the media at the
brewery inLuzirathat Pilsner was delighted to be part of the celebrations which will unite theAlur
people through sports especially the youths.
“The love of football by our young people is incredible and that is why the kingdom organizes this
tournament every year to unite them and also showcase our traditional customs and pass on this
knowledge to the youths to ensure continuity of culture. All the element of the celebrations are
focused on the preservation of ourhistory, tradition, cultureand heritage asAlurpeople, “saidRT.Hon.VicentOchayaOrach.
The organizers of the tournament expect to attract over 5 million spectators this year
from within the kingdom and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
In addition to the cash sponsorship, Pilsner Lager has also pledged prizes for the winners and will also
provide the kits for the participating teams.
The opening match will be held on 24thAugust atNebbiPrimary School grounds and the finals are
expected to be held on October 28thand will be presided over by KingUbimuPhilipOlarkerRauni111.
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