Hippos 5 million richer after FUFA fulfills pledge seven months later

The Hippos made the continental showpiece in style, clinching the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers after beating South Sudan 2-1 in the final in November 2022.

On return after the glory, FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo pledged UGX. 5 million to each member of the team.

"FUFA will extend five million shillings to every member who was part of the team in Sudan as a token of appreciation," Magogo said then, as he received the team at FUFA House, Mengo.

And, a member that was part of the team that triumphed in Sudan, but preferred anonymity, confirmed receipt of the money to Pulse Sports Uganda.

"We have received the money a few days back, some of the other guys have also told me they have received theirs," he revealed.

At the U-20 AFCON in Egypt, Uganda would go on to finish in the quarterfinals at the expense of West African powerhouse, Nigeria.

The Hippos thus, narrowly missed out on a spot in the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Argentina.