David GOMBE
In the bid to increase African Nations Championships (CHAN) awareness, the government of Uganda has allocated Shs1Bn to FUFA.
The development was confirmed by the state Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 while revealing the country’s preparedness to co-host the delayed championship alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
“This is a football event, we found it prudent that we use FUFA to help us as a government to carry out this civic duty and popularise the event across the country,” he said adding that the campaign had begun in various towns with radio activations and advertisements..” Stated Ogwang
Ogwang’s remarks came after legislators raised concerns over the limited publicity as Uganda readies to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which kicks off on Saturday, 02 August 2025.
Uganda is group C along with Algeria, South Africa, Niger and Guinea and will kick off their campaign against Algeria on Monday.
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole will host 12 games, 9 group stage games, one quarterfinal and Semifinal as well as the third place playoff.
