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It was also disclosed that the stadium wouldn't be ready to play host to the world cup qualification matches against Botswana and Algeria slated for June 5 and 8, respectively.
In an interesting yet absurd turn of events, the Uganda Cranes are set to be forced into hosting the upcoming World Cup qualifier games outside the country, for the umpteenth time.
Parliament has revealed that continental football governing body CAF, stressed that the ongoing renovations by the UPDF Engineering brigade at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, is way below the desired standards.
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It was also disclosed that the stadium wouldn't be ready to play host to the world cup qualification matches against Botswana and Algeria slated for June 5 and 8, respectively.
“The inspection report has found the stadium works are not compliant with the requirements and it hasn’t been approved," Opposition Chief Whip John Nambeshe was quoted by Parliament Watch on Thursday.
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10:31 - 11.04.2024
STARS ABROAD Aucho returns from injury to guide Young Africans to victory
It should be recalled that Aucho had last featured in competitive action on March 1, as Young Africans lost 1-0 to Al Ahly in the group stages of the CAF Champions League.
"The Minister had made an undertaking that by the time of inspection, the works will be ready, he has let us down and I would like the Minister to report to us what has gone amiss."
"More over these works, if we have an opportunity, if they can be expedited we can have a second chance because we don’t have another venue to host this FIFA World Cup United 2026 qualifiers."
Meanwhile, Shadow Minister of Sport Geofrey Kayemba Solo also re-stated that the national stadium, will not host the games.
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07:59 - 11.04.2024
Two reasons behind Obua's reported sacking as URA head coach
And, while an official communication is yet to be outed by the club, reliable sources and reports have put the sacking to undesirable results and a dire relationship between Obua and the honchos.
Kayemba's statements contradict those of the State Minister for Sport, Peter Ogwang, who months back assured Ugandans to brace for action in June.
It should be noted that Ogwang has, time and again, postponed Namboole's reopening dates.
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08:52 - 11.04.2024
STANBIC UGANDA CUP NEC mean business as they write incredible piece of history
Under the shoulders of head coach Hussein Mbalangu, NEC have underlined they mean business on the pitch, and are ready to consort with the very best in the country.
Over the past year, Uganda has hosted international matches in other countries, using Tanzania, Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria and Egypt on various occasions.
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