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  • Wakiso Giants unleash third kit with a hot model

    Wakiso Giants unleash third kit with a hot model

    Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants FC has unleashed its third kit for the season with a sexy model posing in it.  
    The purple jersey is now available in their merchandise shops at Najjanankumbi, Wakiso and Papo Restaurant.
    The sexy model has caused excitement on social media with most saying Wakiso Giants is on point with such unveiling.
    “Did you just say “BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL”? If yes, then the third kit is here already.  Get one at ONLY 60,000/= from our Merchandise Shops at Najjanankumbi, Wakiso and Papo Restaurant #PrideOfWakiso #WeArePurpleSharks,” Wakiso Giants FC posted.
  • Watch UEFA Europa League on StarTimes

    Watch UEFA Europa League on StarTimes

    Some of Europe’s best compete in Europa League

    Any competition that sees the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Porto, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Lazio competing for the trophy is bound to grab the attention of fans world-wide. It is thus not surprising that the start of this season’s edition of the UEFA Europa League group phase has been much anticipated and on Thursday the wait is finally over.

    Last year’s beaten finalists Arsenal begin their campaign in Group F with a tricky away encounter against Eintracht Frankfurt, who last season were only beaten in the semi-finals on penalties by Chelsea, who went on to win the competition.

    Frankfurt’s preparations suffered a setback with a defeat against struggling Augsburg in the league on the weekend, but coach Adi Hütter promised a different game on Thursday. “We need to learn from our mistakes, as we are now facing Arsenal. We did not do well against Augsburg, but Eintracht will play in the Europa League and then at home. We have to find the mix now,” he said.

    Midfielder Dominik Kohr said the whole team is looking forward to the match against the Premier League side. “That will be an absolute highlight.”

    The other two teams in the group, Standard Liège and Vitória Guimarães face each other in Belgium.

    Manchester United, who won the competition in 2017 should have the better of Kazakhstan visitors Astana at home in their opening Group L game, while England’s third participant, Wolves will have their work cut out for them if they want to escape Group K.

    With Beşiktaş, Slovan Bratislava and Braga – whom they face at home in their opening match – in their group, Nuno Espírito Santo’s team will face an uphill battle to advance to the knock-out stages.

    Wolves, who last played in Europe 39 years ago, have several Portuguese players on their books and midfielder Adama Traore believes that gives them an advantage.“The coach comes from Portuguese football and so do many of our players. They know the players and the league, and they have played teams like Braga many times before. “It has to help that we know so much about them and they don’t know so much about us.”

    Many older fans see the Europa League as that what the Champions League used to represent, allowing the minnows of European football take on the giants of the sport. One of the teams that made it through to the group phase is F91 Dudelange. Amongst their opponents in Group A are Sevilla, whose squad has a value of 283.20 million Euros. The Luxembourg part-timers of Dudelange are valued at 4.03 million Euros, yet on the field of play they are all the same – and that is the real stuff that dreams are made of.

    Football fans throughout Africa can be part and parcel of these dreams as the Europa League will be broadcast exclusively and live throughout the continent on the StarTimes football channels. 

    Peter Auf der Heyde

    Peter Auf der Heyde is an award-winning football journalist and author, who covers the big European leagues. As a South African by birth, he is particularly interested in the African connection within European football and has covered 12 consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournaments live. Formerly head of sport at the English service of the German Press Association, he is one of the leading Bundesliga experts.

    Auf der Heyde played professionally for Bosmont Chelsea in the South African top flight and now spends his time migrating between South Africa, Germany and the UK.

    How you can watch Europa League on StarTimes

    1. Subscribe now on the Classic bouquet (on Antenna) or Smart bouquet (on Dish) at 26,000/=. If you are on another bouquet that can’t access the games, don’t worry. You can change your bouquet to Classic or Smart by simply dialing *286# and follow the instructions. After changing the bouquet, pay for it via mobile money. The Classic bouquet daily payment is 3000/= while Smart bouquet daily rate is ugx 2,500 only. Europa will air on the World Football and Sports Premium channels.
    2. Download the StarTimes ON App on your phone, click the “Me” button, sign in, click on “Sport” and pay only 800/= daily or choose the weekly or monthly option depending on your preference, and watch Europa games live.

  • StarTimes rewards ‘Kool4Skool’ promotion winners

    StarTimes rewards ‘Kool4Skool’ promotion winners

    Digital Television providers StarTimes has rewarded winners of their full month promotion dubbed ‘Kool4Skool’ which has been running from August 15th 2019. 
    The promotion saw 51 people win school hampers and school fees. 45 won school hampers with scholastic materials while 6 won school fees worth 500,000 each.
    StarTimes CEO Mr. Franklin Wang handed over the rewards to the winners at StarTimes Head Offices on Lumumba Avenue, Kampala.
    The PR Manager Cleopatra Koheirwe, explained that this was done to show appreciation, tighten relations between StarTimes and its customers, and also get to interact with them to know what issues they may be having so that StarTimes gives them better service.
    “StarTimes hopes to keep surprising it’s customers with gifts and great content,” she added.
    The winners expressed their happiness to StarTimes for giving back to its customers especially in this back to school week.
  • StartTimes promises more local content

    StartTimes promises more local content

    StarTimes, the providers of quality and affordable Digital Television Services in Uganda has promised to target more local content. This was revealed during a media breakfast at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Thursday this week.
    Mr. Franklyn Wang, The CEO of StarTimes  appreciated the media for the continued support during their 9 year of success in Uganda.
    Mr Lule Isma, StarTimes Marketing Director  said local content is compelling, “no wonder, channels that broadcast in local dialect are more popular”.
    He attributed their local content growth to the media influence over the last 9 years.
    “We celebrate 9 years of success, and we love to thank all of those who have been there for us more especially our Customers and the media,” Isma said.
    During the breakfast, the management of StarTimes gifted each media member a decoder and dish with their accessories.
    Cleopatra Koheirwe, the Public Relations manager, StarTimes Uganda, said apart from local league, they are looking at adding more of entertainment and other local related content so to attract huge fan base in the
    country.  She asked the media to
    continue delivering positively for the digital television.
    Uganda Premier League can be enjoyed live courtesy of StarTimes in partnership with Salama TV.
  • ‘Hisense Challengers Uganda’ Premiere a smash hit!

    ‘Hisense Challengers Uganda’ Premiere a smash hit!

    As Hisense Challengers Uganda was unveiled to the public on Sanyuka TV on August 4th, fans across Uganda were gripped by the intriguing story and competition of contestants from different walks of life.


    The premiere drew over a million viewers in Uganda, a record-setting Top1 ratings on StarTimes multiple platform.
    Since the mass audition, more than 5,000 people registered for the program.
    With the rigorous screening by professional judges from StarTimes and Sanyuka TV,
    80 contestants from various professions were finally selected and got the precious ticket to fight for the 23million UGX cash prize.


    The PR Manager Cleopatra Koheirwe says, “Hisense Challengers Uganda features a number of competitors attempting to complete a series of obstacle courses such as Stepping Stones, Scramble Ladder, Apex Ball, Domino Effect and the like. There are 12 episodes in total. Fans can enjoy all episodes on StarTimes Sports Focus, Sanyuka TV & NBS for the next three months. It is intense! Golola Moses who is the host of the show keeps you entertained too with his gimmicks.”

  • StarTimes to broadcast UEFA Euro 2020 and European Qualifiers

    StarTimes to broadcast UEFA Euro 2020 and European Qualifiers

    Africa’s leading pay-TV operator StarTimes announces it acquired UEFA National Team Football broadcasting rights between 2019 and 2022.

    The company has secured transmission rights for exploitation in all countries across sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, and on all media platforms.

    Football events include UEFA EURO 2020 which will be played from 12th June to 12th July next year, as well as Qualifiers to EURO 2020, UEFA Nations League 2020/21 and European Qualifiers to FIFA World Cup 2022. All national friendlies are also part of the contract.

    StarTimes Sport Director Shi Maochu said that “StarTimes is proud to announce the acquisition of UEFA National Team Football rights. Euro 2020 will be the No.1 football competition next year; it will feature some of the best teams in the world, including both finalists of last World Cup, France and Croatia. And to make sure fans get fully ready, we’ll broadcast all European qualifiers matches starting from the coming match day on September 5th.”

    StarTimes will broadcast European Qualifiers on its 5 sports channels, as well as on StarTimes ON streaming application, live and in HD in all Sub-Saharan Africa.

    “We always seek to bring the best sport content to our subscribers like Copa America we broadcasted last month or ICC which is airing at the moment. And by acquiring all UEFA national team football events, we make sure our subscribers can enjoy the best m atches up to next FIFA World Cup.”

    Apart from national teams, StarTimes is airing numerous club football competitions such as UEFA Europa League, French Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Coppa Italia. StarTimes is also FIBA World Cup China 2019 exclusive broadcaster in Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Hisense Challengers competition to premiere on StarTimes

    Hisense Challengers competition to premiere on StarTimes

    Africa’s leading Pay-TV service operator StarTimes is to start airing the highly awaited episodes of Uganda’s first ever obstacle course challenge competition dubbed Hisense Challengers Uganda.
    Hisense Challengers Uganda is a sports entertainment competition show which was held at Mandela National Stadium. It featured 80 competitors (40 men & 40 women) attempting to complete a series of obstacle courses of increasing difficulty for cash prizes of up to Ugx23,000,000 worth, Hisense Air Conditioners, and nights at Arirang Hotel.
    Each competitor was expected to overcome various physical obstacles in the form of stepping stones, rope climbing, balancing bridge, bowling, and sack racing, among others. The winners in the group stage automatically qualified for the finals.
    It was a tough and competitive sport but also fun for the participants. Viewers will be glued to their seats as they anticipate and predict who will succeed and finally win the ultimate prize.
    The Hisense Challengers is hosted by the humorous World champion Golola Moses, and is scheduled to premiere on StarTimes channels starting 4th August 2019 on Sanyuka TV at 9pm every Sunday, 9th August on Sports Focus at 7.30pm every Friday, and on NBS TV on 11th August 2019 at 11.30am every Sunday.
    One can also watch the show on the StarTimes Mobile App by simply downloading StarTimes ON, then click on the “Hisense Challengers Uganda” banner and be a part of the action on: Hisense Challengers— Beyond Limits!
  • Tickets for “Wizkid Live in Kampala” out

    Tickets for “Wizkid Live in Kampala” out

    It’s no secret that Lugogo Cricket Oval is going to be the place to be come December 7th 2017 where Nigerian hit maker Wiz kid will be performing. The “come closer” singer is slated to be in Kampala for the musical fest dubbed ‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ and is organized by Face TV Uganda.

    Ahead of the show, organisers have today announced the tickets sales, with tickets being sold at all Shell Select stations country wide, Funz Video outlets, Quicket.co.ug (for online purchases), Face Studio Bugolobi and all Star Times outlets.

    They will also be available at the entrance point at the show at UGX 300,000 for VVIP, UGX100, 000 for VIP and UGX 30,000 for ordinary.

    Old ticket holders who wish to redeem their tickets from the previous purchases should come to the FACE Studio offices between November 6 and 30, 2017, from 10am to 5:30pm.

    ‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ is proudly sponsored by Star Times, Galaxy FM, Quicket, and powered by FACE TV.