Pepeta Bets Uganda has partnered with the Daddy Kim Foundation to uplift young football talent in Katanga, backing a 20-team tournament that kicks off on Monday, 9 November 2026.
All 20 participating teams have received full sets of soccer kits and balls. Pepeta Bets Uganda has also provided a UGX 20 million package to support the running of the tournament.
Pepeta Bets Uganda is a Ugandan sports betting and gaming company built around football. Many of its customers follow the game closely, and many grew up kicking a ball in the streets. As part of its commitment to uplifting talent in local communities, the company chose to support the Daddy Kim Foundation.
The Foundation works with young people in Katanga. Pepeta Bets Uganda wanted to turn that work into something players could see and touch: proper kits, proper balls and a proper tournament.
The tournament will also be used as a tool to fight crime in Katanga. Idle time remains one of the biggest challenges for young people in crowded urban communities. When there is nothing structured to do, some drift toward trouble. Organised sport offers a better route:
Competition between neighbourhoods plays out in a match, ending with a handshake at the final whistle.
Organisers say football will not solve every problem in Katanga, but a busy, motivated young person is far less likely to be pulled toward crime. Uganda has no shortage of football talent. What many players lack is exposure. Some of the most gifted players in Kampala’s communities are never seen by a scout because they never play in an organised, visible competition.
Matches draw spectators, coaches and local football people. Players who stand out can be noticed, invited for trials and guided toward academies and clubs. Even for those who do not turn professional, the experience builds confidence, fitness and leadership skills that carry into school, work and family life.
Beyond the players, the tournament brings the whole community together. Families, friends and neighbours come to cheer, and local small businesses benefit from the crowds. It shows what can happen when a local foundation, a company and a community pull in the same direction.
The Daddy Kim Foundation is a community-focused organisation working with young people in Katanga, Kampala. Its work to keep youth engaged, safe and encouraged to chase their goals made this tournament possible. Pepeta Bets Uganda is proud to stand beside the Foundation and its team.
Pepeta Bets Uganda Limited is a sports betting and gaming platform serving customers in Uganda, operating under licence from the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). The company says it takes its responsibility to the communities it serves seriously, and projects like this are part of how it gives back.