New Partnership between Gofere and UPPC
Gofere has entered into a technical partnership with Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) for the newly acquired FUFA Big League team, UPPC F.C., formerly known as Gaddafi FC.
The technical partnership with Gaddafi FC dates back to 2021 and has been a successful collaboration for the past three seasons. Following UPPC's strategic acquisition of Gaddafi FC, Gofere is delighted to continue the partnership for the next three years with UPPC FC.
The technical partnership agreement for UPPC FC was signed today at Gofere’s factory-house in Addis Abeba. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the hardworking crafters of the pan-African growing sportswear brand.
On the ceremony, Samuel Mekonen, Group CEO of Gofere, expressed his excitement for the historic partnership.
‘UPPC is a giant in the printing service industry in the region, and we are honored to work with such a reputable organization. Gaddafi FC was Gofere's first East African club, and we are thrilled to continue this partnership with the re branded UPPC FC. We are dedicated to supporting UPPC's return plan to the Ugandan Premier League, and we believe that our collaboration will bring even more success to the team.’
Mr. Joseph Opiyo, UPPC F.C. President, reiterated UPPC’s commitment to this partnership and mentioned that UPPC choose Gofere as their preferred sportswear brand for its quality and growing presence in Africa.
The technical partnership sees the sales and sponsorship of different
sets of sportswear to UPPC F.C. including 10,000 replica jerseys each year for
the next three years.