CHAN Championship: Speaker Among boosts the Cranes team with 70m ahead of tomorrow's game as She visits the camp


The Rt Hon Speaker, Anita Among, paid an impromptu visit to the Uganda Cranes team today while they were in camp for the CHAN Championship.

During her visit, she offered encouraging words to boost their morale.


She urged the players to give their best effort to raise Uganda's flag high on the continental stage. The Speaker also conveyed the support of H.E. the President, whom she referred to as Uganda football's number one fan. 

She assured the team that the President, a strong supporter of sports in the country, would motivate them in their patriotic duty.

Additionally, the Speaker presented a contribution of $20,000 to the team, pledging to donate the same amount for every win. 

She also delivered a contribution of 20 million shillings from businessman Hammis Kigundu, who has promised to reward the team with the same amount for each victory in the tournament.

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The Uganda Cranes, Uganda's national football team, are competing in the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania from August 2, 2024. Here’s the latest on their CHAN campaign based on available information:Objective and Preparation: Head coach Morley Byekwaso has set a historic goal for the Cranes to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in their six CHAN appearances. 

The team has been preparing intensely, with Byekwaso unveiling a 25-man squad on July 28, 2025, at FUFA House in Kampala. The focus is on improving their style of play and achieving a knockout stage berth. The squad includes a mix of local and foreign-based players, with notable names like Allan Okello, known for his playmaking and recent assists in AFCON qualifiers.

Group Stage and Fixtures: Uganda is in Group C alongside Algeria, South Africa, Niger, and Guinea. Their campaign kicks off against Algeria on August 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM EAT at Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Kampala. The team is motivated to leverage home support to achieve a breakthrough.

Recent Form and Sentiment: The Cranes have shown resilience in recent matches, such as a 2-2 draw against South Africa in AFCON 2025 qualifiers, with goals from Denis Omedi and Rogers Mato. However, a 4-0 loss to Comoros in a friendly highlighted areas for improvement. Social media posts reflect high fan enthusiasm, with calls to wear Cranes jerseys for the Algeria match, though some criticism has surfaced about logistical issues like players carrying water to training.

Tournament Context: CHAN 2024, also called PAMOJA 2024, began on August 2 in Tanzania. Matches are played across Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Nairobi. Uganda’s participation is a point of national pride, with President Museveni launching the Uganda chapter on July 23, 2025. Tickets are available via chan.tkt.ug, and the event has garnered positive regional sentiment for its organization.

Key Players and History: The squad features experienced players like Denis Onyango and rising stars like Enock Ssebagala and Usama Arafat, who carry family legacies. Uganda has qualified for six consecutive CHAN tournaments, a testament to their consistency, but they’ve yet to progress past the group stage. The team’s historical highlight includes reaching the 1978 AFCON final.

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