The President of the Republic of Uganda HE General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will today host the Uganda Cranes contingent after arriving from Egypt.
Uganda reached the knockout stage for the first time since 1978, but a players’ strike, and the resignation of coach Sebastian Desabre have clouded what was supposed to be a great performance by the Cranes.
All players are expected to be in the country today (Monday) in time for the afternoon meet with President Museveni, soccer governing body FUFA said in a statement.
The Cranes fell out 1-0 to Senegal in the Round of 16 in a match played at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday.
In the Group stage Uganda Cranes beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-0 before settling for a 1-all draw against Zimbabwe.
The team went on to fall 2-0 to hosts in the last Group A match to finish second in the group and make it to the Round of 16.
But before the game against Senegal the players staged a sit-down strike over pay.
FUFA later announced that they will reward every player with US$6,000 (Shs22 million) for qualification for the Round of 16.
