Ugandans get to watch Gift Fred, Aucho against Kaizer Chiefs as Young Africans strike a TV deal

Ugandan football fans should worry no more about watching their compatriots Khalid Aucho and Gift Fred in action on Mwananchi day.

The two Cranes internationals who feature for the Jangwani-based giants will be watched live in action across the African continent courtesy of a broadcast deal between two leading pay television companies in Azam TV and Supersport TV.

“The stadium will be fully packed, and the rest of the areas, people who can’t make it will be watching live through Azam Sports,” Hajji Arafat, the Young Africans president told Tanzanian media.

“With the partnership we have with Azam, we have been able to strike a deal between Azam and Supersport, who will be able to broadcast this game live to other countries outside Tanzania where Azam has no reach.”

All Tanzanian football games (league and Cup) are usually telecast on Azam TV which is only accessed in Tanzania.

The two African club giants will face off on Saturday at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium as the hosts look to start their new campaign on a winning note.

Among the many activities on Mwananichi Day is the introduction of the club’s new signings to the capacity crowd.

Head coach Miguel Angel Gamondi is expected to give debuts to several new signings, including Uganda Cranes defender Gift Fred.

Young Africans lost to Ugandan League champions Vipers SC in 2022 at the same venue. The game will kickoff at  7pm Ugandan time.