Uganda Cranes players are set to benefit from improved welfare and travel arrangements, including business class flights, five-star accommodation and a qualification bonus of about Shs39 million each.
The changes were announced by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Moses Magogo following discussions between the federation and the Government.
Under the new arrangements, Uganda Cranes players based abroad who travel for more than four hours will fly business class.
The national team will also receive a new team bus, while chartered flights will be arranged for back-to-back fixtures where necessary.
The federation has also secured improved bonuses and allowances for the senior national team.
Players who took part in Uganda’s qualification campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will receive a pro-rata qualification bonus of USD10,000 each, equivalent to about Shs39 million.
Magogo also said the national team will stay in five-star hotels while camping in Uganda or abroad, whenever possible.
The measures are intended to improve the team’s welfare and provide better logistical support as the Cranes prepare for major international competitions.
Meanwhile, FUFA is continuing efforts to identify Ugandan players born or based abroad who are eligible to play for the national team.
Magogo said FUFA officials, Government representatives and the Uganda Cranes head coach have travelled to different countries to meet potential players, their parents and agents.
The search covers players who qualify through Ugandan descent, family connections or their place of birth under the applicable eligibility rules.
Magogo said the process takes time, with different players expected to become available during the September, October, November and March international windows and beyond.
“Work has been done and we’ve been doing this work for over a year. Work has been done and sooner than later we’ll start seeing some of these players,” he said.
The Cranes are currently in camp in Tunis preparing for their 2027 AFCON qualifier against Tunisia.
Although Uganda is guaranteed a place at the 2027 tournament as one of the host nations, the Cranes will take part in the qualifiers in line with Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations.
Uganda will then return home to face Libya in Hoima on 29 September 2026 at 7pm.
The match will be the first time Uganda hosts an AFCON qualifier outside Kampala.
