Uganda’s preparations for the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that will be played in Algeria from 13th January 2023 are back on track after the government released funds that will support the team in their preparations.A fortnight ago, FUFA president Hashim Magogo threatened to withdraw the team from the biannual competition accusing the Ministry of Finance of not releasing funds that would cater to the team’s preparations. He warned of serious sanctions if the team pulled out of the tournament that features players playing in their domestic leagues.##NAJAVA_MECA_6906295##“It is sad. Like for the U23, we are left with no further option but to withdraw the Uganda Cranes from CHAN finals because Ministry of Finance has not provided the funds as appropriated by parliament. The sanctions to Uganda will affect the future if we don’t take the hard decision now Sorry for the players and coaches who qualified the team but it is the moment to face the reality” FUFA said in a series of tweets then.The tune has now changed and the team is in camp. On Monday, the government released Uganda Shillings 2 billion which is around Kes. 67, 628, 877 meant for the team’s preparations and an elated Magogo was full of praise for president Yoweri Museveni and the first lady, Janet Museveni who is also the minister of Education and Sports in Uganda.“I thank the Government of Uganda led by HE President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni, Parliament of Uganda, Ministry of Finance, Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang, National Council of Sports and various Government organs for playing a key role in the release of the funds”, the FUFA President is quoted by the federation’s website.New Police FC boss threatens to quit if denied freehand to workIn Algeria, Uganda have been pooled in group B alongside, Senegal, DR Congo, and the Ivory Coast.Uganda Provisional CHAN SquadGoalkeepersNafian Alionzi (URA FC), Mathias Muwanga (Onduparaka FC), Emmanuel Kalyowa (BUL FC), Joel Mutakubwa (Gaddafi FC), Jack Komakech (Vipers SC)DefendersAshiraf Mandela (Vipers SC), James Begisa (URA FC), Grant Matsiko (Wakiso Giants FC), Derrick Ndahiro (URA FC), Isa Mubiru (Vipers SC), Arthur Kiggundu (Express FC), Hillary Mukundane (Vipers SC), Kenneth Ssemakula(SC Villa), Geofrey Wasswa (KCCA FC), Filbert Obenchan (KCCA FC), Gift Fred (SC Villa), Bright Vuni (Arua Hill SC)MidfieldersSiraje Ssentamu (Vipers SC), Marvin Joseph Youngman (Vipers SC), Saidi Kyeyune (URA FC), Hussein Ssenoga (Express FC), Abdu Karim Watambala(Vipers SC), Moses Waiswa (KCCA FC)ForwardsMilton Karisa (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Orit (Vipers SC), Travis Mutyaba (SC Villa), Moses Aliro (Wakiso Giants FC), Kagawa Ssenoga (KCCA FC), Rogers Kassim Mato (KCCA FC), Bright Anukani (Vipers SC), Ibrahim Kasule (Wakiso Giants FC), Titus Ssematimba (Wakiso Giants), Frank Ssebufu (Wakiso Giants FC), Najib Yiga (Vipers SC), Cromwell Rwothomio (Vipers SC)
