Magago says the Cranes must die for their country to keep them on track for a place at the World Cup with winning bonuses worth $3000 each for a win at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The President made the promise as he was addressing the players on the eve of the eve at Sky Hotel in Naalya.
Accompanied by his 1st Vice President Justus Mugisha, Eng. Magogo made the pledge during his routine visit to the Uganda Cranes Camp ahead of any international encounter.
‘This is a very important match which should be treated as a Cup final for that matter, we have increased the winning bonus from $2500 to $3000’ noted the FUFA President.
Along with him, he also delivered the message from the President of Uganda H.E General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who wishes the team the best of luck to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
‘The President of Uganda asked me to deliver his message that he wants you to qualify to the World Cup’ added Eng. Magogo.
Eng. Magogo appreciated everyone on the team for the enormous input especially the technical team comprised of Moses Basena, Mathias Lule, Fred Kajoba and Ibrahim Ssekajja (who couldn’t make it for the Ghana match), players and all support staff.
The Historic FUFA President also reminded the players that over 36M people are following them and they need to make them happy.
He also tasked them not to forget themselves because the better they perform the more chances of getting better opportunities.
Though you need to make people happy, don’t forget yourself and you should know that football your business
He further the players not to undermine Ghana but play with commitment and thus utilizing the available chance because they may not be retrieved.