MTN Uganda claimed the Huawei ICT Innovation Cup after beating Huawei within the last.
In a charming and extremely aggressive last match held on the Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), MTN Uganda registered a nail-biting 2-1 win.
This victory not solely clinched the championship for MTN but additionally highlighted the importance of sports activities within the company surroundings and the unity of the ICT sector in Uganda.
MTN’s journey to the finals was marked by a sequence of spectacular performances. They certified as the highest group of their group and delivered a commanding 9-2 victory in opposition to the Ministry of Health (MOH) within the semi-finals.
The last match in opposition to Huawei was a hard-fought battle with MTN demonstrating distinctive talent and tenacity to come back from behind and safe the win as each groups, identified for his or her prowess and aggressive spirit, delivered a spectacular efficiency that stored the viewers on the sting of their seats.
The match underscored the significance of sports activities inside the company surroundings as a method to maintain workers engaged, match, and motivated. Participation in such occasions fosters group spirit, enhances bodily well-being, and supplies a much-needed break from the common work routine.
The match was important for its inclusive participation from each ICT stakeholder within the nation. This included telcos, ministries, and regulators who help the sector. The occasion served as a singular platform to convey collectively key stakeholders, reinforcing solidarity and a shared imaginative and prescient for Uganda’s ICT future. It was a robust channel for guaranteeing that each one contributors had been aligned of their dedication to the nation’s ICT imaginative and prescient, selling collaboration and mutual help.
MoICT PS, Amina Zawedde (2L) and the MTN Uganda Team share a pre-match handshake
Honourable Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT, graced the occasion because the visitor of honour. Her presence highlighted the significance of the match and the position of sports activities in fostering group spirit and teamwork.
“I’m glad to see the varied ICT Stakeholders come collectively as one to signify the ICT sector in such actions. I thank the non-public sector, authorities of Uganda ministries and businesses which have actively participated within the Huawei ICT Football match,” Zawedde stated.
The match that began final month was organized by Huawei and a fruits of efforts from numerous organizations together with MTN Uganda, Uganda Police, Uganda Communications Commission, Ministry of ICT, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Airtel Uganda, Uganda Revenue Authority, and NITA-Uganda.
According to Sunrise Xie, the Managing Director of Huawei Uganda Office, the match was launched to encourage bodily exercise and fight the sedentary desk-bound life-style. By bringing collectively the private and non-private sectors, it goals to advertise a more healthy Uganda, foster a extra strong ICT sector, and construct a dynamic group.
Somdev Sen, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda, expressed his satisfaction within the group’s achievement.
“This victory is a testomony to the exhausting work and dedication of our group,” he stated. “Participating on this match has not solely strengthened our group spirit but additionally strengthened our dedication to the ICT sector’s progress and improvement. We are proud to have been a part of an occasion that brings collectively key stakeholders to work in direction of Uganda’s ICT imaginative and prescient,” stated Sen.
