With the AFCON 2019 Egypt already underway having kicked off on Friday with hosts and record 7-time champions Egypt beating Zimbabwe 1-0 at the Cairo international stadium in the opener courtesy of Mahmoud Hassan 41st minute goal, the Uganda Cranes enter fray this Saturday against Democratic Republic of Congo. Top Uganda politicians, cultural leaders and sportsmen have extended inspirational massages to the team wishing the team success. President H.E Yoweri Museveni, Artiste/politician Hon. Bobi Wine, Speaker Kadaga, former FUFA President Mulindwa and Buganda’s Katikiro are among the high profile persons with motivational massages to the Uganda Cranes. See the massages below.
Y.K. Museveni –Head of State
Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga –Speaker
“Uganda Parliament would like to wish Captain Denis Onyango the best and I wish you a very big victory at the opening match against DRC. A number of MPs will be in Egypt to give you support; we love you and we are counting on you to bring the glory back home.
Doris Akol –URA Commissioner General
Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) –Kyadondo MP/Artiste
Moses Magogo –FUFA President
Uganda is present at the Africa’s biggest soccer showpiece. What used to be a dream is a habit now. Thanks to all Ugandans and non-Ugandans that have brought us this far.
Moses Muhangi –UBF President
We wish the Uganda Cranes success at AFCON 2019 in Egypt. Government has invested a lot of money at the expense of other sports federation and the only way to pay back Tax payers is by performing well at the continental showpiece.
Ben Misagga –Nyamityobora President
Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga -Buganda Katikiro
Hon. Mwine Mpaka -Western Youth MP/ Chairman Mbarara City FC
Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa -Honorary FUFA President/ SC Vipers President
JUSTIN KASULE LUMUBA – NRM SECRETARY GENERAL
ONDUPARAK FC
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