President Museveni has made a pledge of shs1.2 billion to be shared among the Uganda Cranes for every win in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.
The pledge was conveyed to the team by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among while addressing journalists at Parliament.
Among commended Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni for their love and passion for football in Uganda.
“Play with heart, play for your country, and play to win. The whole nation is behind you,” she said, relaying the president’s message to the team.
According to the State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang ,each player will receive Shs30 million for every win.
The shs1.2 billion is expected to motivate the players as Uganda seeks to make its first mark at this edition of the continental tournament for local-based players.
Uganda kicks off this year’s tournament with Algeria, today at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole in an edition organised by the three East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
