Premier League: Man Utd Fans in Uganda Gather for Prayers as New Season Kicks Off

Manchester United fans in Uganda held a prayer session in anticipation of the new Premier League season.

Fans wore Manchester United jerseys and enjoyed live music from a band during the event.

• The video features a band member engaging with the crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
• The event has sparked mixed reactions online, highlighting the passionate support for the team.

A group of Manchester United supporters in Uganda convened for a prayer session in anticipation of the upcoming Premier League season.

The 2024/2025 season is set to commence on Friday evening, with the Red Devils facing Fulham at Old Trafford.

In a video posted online by BigEyeUG, Manchester United fans were seen gathering in Iganga, Eastern Uganda, engaged in what seemed to be a prayer gathering.

Dressed in the club’s jerseys, the fans enjoyed music performed by a band, with one band member gesturing towards the sky while playing the drums.

The video has gained significant attention online, provoking a variety of responses.

See some of the reactions below:

@Solmon_Starboss “These people can’t march to parliament but can gather for useless things; this country is a big joke.”

@bradley256 “Oh God, the rest of the world has seen the video. This is going to be a long season for us United Ugandan fans.”

@Mulumba_Hamada said, “Ugandans, you will never see them supporting Busoga FC but busy wasting time on Manchester United.”