Uganda is in the global football spotlight like never before. Hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 and preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 alongside Kenya and Tanzania are historic milestones that any serious football nation would envy.
These achievements are not by accident—they are the result of strategic planning, diplomacy, and visionary leadership from FUFA under Hon. Moses Magogo.
Yet, instead of uniting behind these triumphs, a few detractors are busy pushing negative narratives. Some claim that the Kisaasi hostel housing the Uganda Cranes is “substandard” or “remote.” Others have hijacked this moment to reignite debates about term limits for FUFA leadership.
Let’s call this what it is: politics disguised as football commentary, aimed at dragging Magogo down rather than lifting Ugandan football up.
The reality is clear. Out of over 50 African nations, it was Uganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, that won the rights to host CHAN and AFCON. This was no stroke of luck—it was earned through credibility, trust, and demonstrated capacity.
Contrast Uganda’s smooth organization with CAF’s recent fine against co-host Kenya. Uganda has avoided such embarrassments precisely because FUFA under Magogo has invested in systems, professionalism, and accountability.
The results are not just off the pitch. On it, the Uganda Cranes are flying. Two group-stage victories have already put us within touching distance of making history by progressing beyond the group stages. A win against South Africa could seal this dream.
The players are inspired not just by patriotic pride, but also by tangible support, including the 1.2 billion shilling per-match bonus package from President Museveni, and the FUFA President’s constant presence to boost morale.
Magogo’s record is undeniable. He ended a 39-year AFCON drought, ensuring qualifications in 2017, 2019, and again in 2025. He has made CHAN participation a consistent feature for Uganda, invested in infrastructure like the FUFA Technical Centre, and revived women’s football, with the Crested Cranes making their mark again at AWCON. These are the hallmarks of a builder, not a divider.
This is not the time for petty politicking. It is a time for unity. Uganda is closer than ever to writing a new chapter in African football history.
Let us rally behind the Cranes, cheer them on, and give FUFA and Magogo the recognition they deserve.
Football is about the collective spirit of a nation—when we stand together, victory follows.