CAF has permitted FUFA to host International Matches at Mandela National Stadium (Namboole).
This therefore implies that Uganda Cranes will host the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Botswana and Algeria in June at Namboole.
In a letter dated 12th May 2024 addressed to FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, CAF confirmed they were satisfied with the new developments at the stadium.
“Reference to participation of your team in the FIFA World Cup United 2026 African Qualifiers matchday 3&4, following reinspection of the Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) conducted by CAF inspectors, we acknowledge the improvements undertaken in various facilities in accordance with previous remarks from CAF,” reads part of the letter.
“We commend the stadium management and your Association for your concerted efforts.”
The Shs97 billion rehabilitation project which commenced last year has met several challenges such as land wrangles and delayed delivery of supplies, among others.
Completion of the stadium will save the country’s funds which are being used to host home national team matches in other countries.
Uganda Cranes lost to Tanzania by a goal to nil in their third game of the 2023 Africa Cup of nation’s (Afcon) qualifiers that was hosted by Uganda in Egypt while Algeria defeated Uganda Cranes in the same competition by two goals to one in a home game hosted in Cameroon last month.
