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While it's not certain whether the purpose is to have the stadium as a training or a host for the games, former Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango doesn't believe it's up to the right standards.
The newly developed Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium was among the facilities tabled by Uganda in their bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
While it's not certain whether the purpose is to have the stadium as a training or a host for the games, former Uganda Cranes captain Dennis Onyango doesn't believe it's up to the right standards.
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16:02 - 08.11.2023
OTHER SPORTS PHOTOS: Latest images of Nakivubo Stadium portray magnificence
In the most recent reports, Kiggundu has made a formal invitation to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to grace its opening, at a yet-to-be-confirmed date.
"Nakivubo stadium is not up to the standards to host the AFCON matches given the nature of the playing surface," Onyango told Bukedde TV.
"No player can risk their careers playing on artificial tuffs since they injure players' joints," the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper added in an honest assessment of the facility.
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Uganda, along with Kenya and Tanzania, won the bid to host the 2027 AFCON, and all countries will need to have the highest quality facilities.
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"A standard stadium for an event like AFCON must be natural grass," Onyango advised.
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12:03 - 27.11.2023
STARS ABROAD Dennis Onyango on Salim Jamal, Ismail Watenga's time in South Africa
On the other hand, Jamal, who joined Richards Bay last season, had an excellent first season as he played 27 games and has already featured ten times this season, all to Onyango's gratification.
However, the Uganda Cranes legend applauded Nakivubo stadium developer Hamis Kiggundu for the facility in a country still struggling with infrastructure.
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"But, however, I commend HAM for setting up such a facility that will enhance the growth of Ugandan football."
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16:40 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Ykee Benda, Bruno K's 'strong' message to Ham Kiggundu on Nakivubo's new look
The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
Despite the current state of Nakivubo's playing surface, there's still time for the planting of natural grass, as the AFCON is over four years away.
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10:24 - 27.11.2023
CECAFA U18: Morley Byekwaso blames 'muddy pitch' for Uganda's loss to Tanzania
Head coach Morley Byekwaso has attributed the defeat majorly to the unpleasant pitch conditions.
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