Eini’s song becomes victory anthem for Kuopion Palloseura in Kuopio

A fortunate coincidence can best describe how Eini’s song “Kesä ja yö” became the victory anthem for Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS). Celebrating their double championship today in Kuopio Square, KuPS now plays Eini’s hit following every game win.

The song’s journey to the hearts of Kuopio fans began unexpectedly, aided by Tero Taipale, the club’s current sales and marketing manager, who originally managed the music played at KuPS matches. He recalled his goal to select upbeat songs that lifted fans’ spirits, and stumbled upon “Kesä ja yö,” a familiar tune from the film “Uuno Turhapuro armeijan leivissä.”

Once it started playing after a victorious match, Taipale decided it would be the go-to celebration song every time KuPS won. Soon, fans began to embrace it, inquiring whether Eini’s song would play after upcoming games, which hinted at their hopes for more victories.

The significance of the song for KuPS fans was a surprise to Eini herself, who realized its importance during KuPS’s championship celebrations in 2019. She was taken aback to learn that “Kesä ja yö” had become their winning anthem.

Eini expressed pride in her song’s rise to popularity among the locals, seeing it as a significant artistic achievement. She also attended KuPS’s championship celebrations, noting that after being surprised by the support in 2019, she felt at ease among fans during the festivities this time around.

After the championship was secured, Eini was spontaneously invited onto the field to perform, which led to an unplanned celebration of her beloved song. As the KuPS community comes together to celebrate their success, fans can also enjoy Eini’s cherished song, a beloved part of their sporting culture.