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FUFA rewards Uganda Hippos players with Shs14m each for their heroic display at AFCON U-20

William Kasoba by William Kasoba
March 9, 2021
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The Uganda U-20 (The Hippos) have today on Tuesday been hosted to the welcome luncheon at Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe moments after arrival from Mauritania for the Total AFCON U-20. The boys arrived back today morning.

While at the luncheon, FUFA President Moses Magogo revealed that the federation has offered $4000 (about Shs14.6 million) to each of the 40 members of the Uganda U-20 team who were at the AFCON U20 tournament in Mauritania.

“I thank all the players, technical committee members and other support staff who have worked with the U-20 team at the Total AFCON U20 in Mauritania. It remains work in progress,” said Magogo.

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He also thanked the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) clubs that have given young players the opportunity to play and compete.

The MP-elect for Budiope East also disclosed that Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso and his assistant Simeon Massa qualify among the 10 coaches that FUFA has identified for a pilot project  of development.

Head Coach Morley Byekwaso.
Hippos Assistant Head Coach Simone Masaba.

The Hippos already pocketed $80,000 (about Shs294 million) for reaching quarterfinals at the tournament.

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