David GOMBE
On Wednesday, evening President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady Janet Museveni hosted the historic 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) team at State House in Entebbe.
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang, National Council of Sports General Secretary Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel and FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo were some of the distinguished guests at the event.
At the same event, Museveni who promised Shs1.2Bn per Uganda Cranes CHAN win, revealed that he had fulfilled his pledge. Uganda managed two wins against Guinea and Niger at the championships.
Following the two victories, President Museveni had to pay a total of Shs2.4Bn to the team that made history as the first Ugandan team to reach the knockout stage.
“I promised and am implementing, so today I am fulfilling my pledge . Every time you win I would give 30 million each and I have already put the money on your accounts.” Said Museveni
Each player and official received about 30 million shillings per win. This comes after FUFA had also paid about $11,000 to every member of the Uganda Cranes CHAN team.
Uganda had its CHAN campaign end against Senegal in a 1-0 defeat at Namboole. Before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Uganda will first visit Botswana and Algeria in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
