The anticipation for Uganda Cranes’ return to the Namboole stadium might be prolonged as recent revelations from a CAF inspection report cast doubts on the stadium’s readiness.
The inspection, conducted by CAF, highlighted concerns over the current renovations being undertaken by the UPDF Engineering brigade, suggesting that the works fall short of the required standards.
In response to these findings, Speaker Anitah Among has demanded accountability from Peter Ogwang, the Minister of State for Sports, regarding the expenditure of the Shs97 billion allocated for the renovations of the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.
The Speaker emphasized the seriousness of the issue, particularly in light of Uganda’s upcoming fixtures, including matches against Botswana and Algeria in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for June.
The directive from the Speaker came after John Nambeshe, the Opposition Chief Whip, expressed disappointment over Minister Ogwang’s failure to fulfill his promises regarding the construction works at Namboole stadium.
The situation has put Uganda Cranes’ plans in disarray, with potential implications for their upcoming matches.
While alternative arrangements, such as playing in Morocco, have been proposed, logistical challenges and diplomatic considerations complicate the matter.
Uganda has resorted to hosting recent games outside the country due to the ongoing renovations at Namboole stadium, including hosting Algeria in Douala, Cameroon, during the AFCON Qualifiers.
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