Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will offer massive winning bonus of Shs1.2 billion per match for the team at CHAN 2024 co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Fufa President Moses Magogo Hassim told the team of Museveni’s promise. Fufa noted that “the bar has been set high” by the president.
Uganda Cranes kick off TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 tournament journey with a game against the Desert Foxes (Algeria) at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole on Monday, August 04 at 8:00 PM.
In the most previously played 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers game at Namboole, Uganda lost to Algeria 2-1.
Uganda Cranes have not advanced past group stages in six previous CHAN appearances.
In Group C, Uganda Cranes face Algeria, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger.
In a pre-match media briefing, Uganda Cranes head coach Morley Byekwaso said the team had all it takes to perform well despite being placed in “a group of death.”
“The boys must have a serious mentality; we are home playing our first game, and it’s very tricky. Our group is a group of death, but we need to have a good start for us to be on the safe side,” said Byekwaso.
“The good thing is we don’t have injuries, and every player is willing to play off their hearts in front of our fans.”
Team captain Allan Okello said Uganda Cranes were ready to give their best.
‘Being a leader is a blessing from God; however, on the pitch, everyone must be a leader to know what should be done. We are more than ready; we need to give it our best. Every player wants to make history for the first time, so everyone will give their best,” noted Okello.
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