By In a jaw-dropping show of support, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a record-breaking Shs 1.2 billion bonus for every match the Uganda Cranes win at the CHAN 2024 tournament!
The massive reward was revealed by FUFA President Moses Magogo Hassim just hours before Uganda’s high-stakes Group C opener against Algeria at Mandela National Stadium tonight.
“President Museveni has set the bar HIGH!” Magogo told the Cranes. “A staggering 1.2 billion shillings awaits you for every victory. Go out and make Uganda proud!”
The announcement instantly sent waves of excitement through football fans and players alike. FUFA amplified the news on social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter):
“The bar has been set. It is Our Game. It is Our Country.”
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) only features home-based players from across Africa, making it a critical platform for local talent to shine—and now, for Ugandan players, there’s an eye-watering financial prize riding on each win.
With Tanzania already stunning the continent by beating Burkina Faso and DR Congo, the heat is on in what’s shaping up to be one of the most electrifying CHAN tournaments in years.
Now all eyes are on the Uganda Cranes, who face a strong Algerian side tonight. But with 1.2 billion reasons to fight for every goal, fans believe this could be Uganda’s moment to rise.
A New Era of State Support?
This historic pledge is one of the biggest per-match incentives ever offered to a Ugandan sports team—and it speaks volumes. Beyond the money, it’s a powerful statement of national pride and government backing for sports development.
Could this be the fuel the Cranes need to go all the way?
One thing is certain: Uganda isn’t just playing for points this year—they’re playing for history.
Group C Watch:
Uganda’s group includes:
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🇩🇿 Algeria
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🇲🇿 Mozambique
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🇱🇾 Libya
Let the games begin—and may the billions flow with the wins!
