Nile Special continued its nationwide FIFA World Cup fan experience with a major watch party in Gulu, bringing football, entertainment, prizes and community celebration to Kweyo Village Shoppers, a popular bar located on the outskirts of Gulu in Kweyo.
The Gulu watch party marked the second major stop in Nile Special’s FIFA World Cup campaign, following the opening match-day experience in Jinja. The campaign has also been supported by several smaller activations across the country, all aimed at giving Ugandan football fans a more engaging way to experience the tournament.
Fans gathered in large numbers to watch two exciting FIFA World Cup fixtures, starting with Canada against Morocco, where Morocco delivered a commanding 3-0 victory. The result sparked loud celebrations across the venue, with many fans backing Morocco as one of Africa’s representatives at the tournament.
Later in the night, the crowd turned its attention to France against Paraguay, where France secured a narrow 1-0 win. The match also drew strong support from fans, many of whom connected with the French side because of its strong African heritage and global football appeal.
The atmosphere at Kweyo Village Shoppers was electric throughout the night, with fans dressed in team colours, cheering every major moment, debating predictions and enjoying the shared football experience that has become central to Nile Special’s tournament activations.
Beyond the matches, the watch party featured “Gwe Kafulu” score predictor activations, giving consumers the opportunity to participate in the campaign and win prizes. A few lucky fans walked away with rewards including a TV and a microwave, courtesy of Nile Special’s partnership with Hisense Uganda.
The entertainment experience was further amplified by performances from local artists from Gulu, giving the watch party a strong Northern Uganda flavour and turning the night into a celebration of football, music and community. The event was hosted by MC Kenzo, one of the most recognised event hosts in Uganda’s Greater North, alongside sports journalist and football commentator Jermaine Egesa, whose football insight and energy kept fans engaged throughout the night.
As part of the wider campaign, Nile Special continues to run the “Gwe Kafulu” score predictor mechanic, allowing consumers to predict match outcomes for a chance to win prizes during the tournament. The brand’s “Cheers to Bars” initiative also remains active, recognising bars as important social spaces where adult consumers gather to watch football, connect with friends and share memorable experiences.
With Jinja and Gulu already delivered as major watch party stops, attention now shifts to Mbarara and Kampala, where fans can expect even bigger football viewing experiences, more “Gwe Kafulu” activations, entertainment, prizes and the same high-energy atmosphere that has defined the campaign so far.
The upcoming watch parties are expected to continue celebrating the passion of Ugandan football fans while bringing the FIFA World Cup closer to communities through selected bars and entertainment venues across the country.
Through Nile Special, the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Uganda, the campaign continues to position football as more than just a match-day event, but as a shared national fan experience built around passion, prediction, entertainment and celebration.