The third edition of the Hamz Cup has received a significant financial boost, with the total prize pool rising by Shs50 million to Shs150 million as the competition gathers momentum at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, in Kampala.
The increase, announced by tournament Local Organising Committee member Hakim Kasirye on Friday, July 24, 2026, raises the stakes for the 32 participating teams as the first-round fixtures approach completion.
Kasirye attributed the enhancement to the overwhelming public response to the tournament, crediting Hamz Group of Companies chairman Al Hajji Dr Hamis Kiggundu for approving the additional funding.
“Because of the love the people have shown at the Hamz Cup, the chairman, Hamz Group of Companies, Al Hajji Dr Hamis Kiggundu, announced that the prize money be increased from Shs100 million to Shs150 million,” Kasirye said during a press briefing at the stadium attended by team managers, representatives and the media.
The revised package significantly raises the financial rewards on offer, with the eventual champions set to walk away with Shs50 million, while the runners-up will receive Shs25 million.
The third-placed side will earn Shs20 million, with the fourth-placed team taking home Shs15 million.
Each of the four teams eliminated at the quarter-final stage will receive Shs10 million, ensuring that the competition offers substantial returns beyond the final.
Individual excellence and fan engagement have also been catered for in the prize structure.
The Most Valuable Player and the team with the largest fan contingent will each receive Shs1 million.
The best goalkeeper, top scorer, fairest team, best coach and two outstanding media personalities will each pocket Shs500,000.
Beyond the financial incentives, the Hamz Cup has established itself as a platform for emerging football talent, attracting scouts, agents and coaches keen to identify promising players.
Several participants are either unlicensed or feature in competitions below the FUFA Big League, making the tournament an opportunity to showcase their abilities before a wider audience.
The spectacle has also extended beyond the pitch, with musicians, comedians, TikTok personalities, sports figures and politicians among the celebrities turning up to enjoy the action.
Spectators can access the entertainment and football at no additional charge once they have entered the stadium.
With the opening phase nearing its conclusion, match days have continued to generate excitement inside the stadium and in the surrounding areas, underlining the tournament’s growing appeal.
The Shs50 million increase adds another dimension to the contest, combining the pursuit of silverware with greater financial rewards while reinforcing the Hamz Cup’s role in grassroots football development and talent identification.
