Allan Damba

Since leaving Vipers SC, Aziz Kayondo has been making strides abroad, facing challenges that many Ugandan players have failed to overcome. Determined to break the trend, Kayondo shares his journey and what sets him apart, aiming for the top leagues in Europe to inspire future generations. With success at Slovan Liberec and the Uganda national team, Kayondo is focused on achieving his dreams and changing the perception of Ugandan football.

Despite being the country's top football league for 55 years, the Uganda Premier League faces challenges like financial constraints, administrative issues, and poor infrastructure. Former national team player David Obua believes these issues can be resolved to improve the league's quality and benefit the national team.

Ugandan footballer Faruk Miya's dreams turned into a nightmare in Ukraine during the war with Russia. He had to evacuate to Germany, ending his FC Lviv contract without playing a match. Now a free agent, he recalls the horror of the conflict and his journey to safety.

Former Ugandan Player of the Year Allan Okello expressed discontent with KCCA FC, leading to his controversial move to Vipers SC after being released by Paradou AC. Okello's return to KCCA fell apart, and he found solace at Vipers, where he is excelling as joint top scorer.

Ugandan players have struggled to succeed abroad due to poor nurturing, coaching, and adaptation issues. CAF coach Mujib Kasule attributes this to a lack of necessary skills and mental preparation. He suggests investing in coaching, facilities, and youth structures to improve player development and increase success at the highest level.

Uganda's football team, the Cranes, have yet to make it past the group stages in six successive African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals. With the 2024 edition being hosted at home, they aim to break the jinx under the guidance of head coach Mike Mutebi and Belgian tactician Paul Put Joseph. The team has high aspirations and believes they have the quality to achieve success.