The Federation of Uganda of Football Association (FUFA), has succumbed to public pressure to pay each of Uganda Cranes players $6,000 (Shs22m) as extra bonuses for their qualification for the next stage of 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations.
This was after the players refused to attend training insisting that FUFA owed them $10,000 (about Shs37m) it earlier promised to each player for qualification to the 2019 Nations Cup.
On Tuesday evening, the players refused to take part in a scheduled training exercise in Egypt until the bonuses were cleared.
The FUFA Emergency Committee at its siting at FUFA House —Mengo on Wednesday resolved to comply with the players’ demands.
“Considering the magnitude and importance of the event of Uganda Cranes match against the Teranga Lions of Senegal, the interests of the Nation, Government, the Sponsors, and the gallant fans, FUFA has agreed to pay 6,000 USD over and above the agreed terms in the Code of Conduct and that matters of Finances will not be discussed until the end of Uganda cranes participation in the Tournament,” FUFA said in a statement on Wednesday night.
It is therefore expected that the technical preparation of the Team ahead of the match with Senegal will continue in accordance with the Programme of the Coach.
“It is therefore expected that the technical preparation of the team ahead of the match with Senegal will continue in accordance with the programme of the coach,” the statement reads further.
Fufa has also made it clear that each player was paid a total of Shs55 million by July 2. The team reportedly received $4000 (Shs14.8 million) for their win against DR Congo and $2000 (Shs7.4 million) for the draw against Zimbabwe. The players also received $5100 (Shs18.9 million) each for 34 days of camping till June 30th at a rate of $150 (Shs556,000) per day, US$420 (Shs1.5 million) for the 14 days of camping in Uganda, together with $300 (Shs1.1 million) for the international friendly against Ivory Coast played in Abu Dhabi.
