Ugandans have expressed mixed reaction over CAF clearance to Uganda to co-host AFCON 2027. Some have questioned whether Uganda will have international standards stadiums in the three years period.
However, Namboole and Nakivubo stadiums currently standout as the only visible stadiums.
Some people have said Nakivubo can host some of the matches while others say it’s fit for trainings only.
Nakivubo stadium has been constructed by businessman Hamis Kigundu. It was visited by CAF a few months ago.
Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) Communications official, Rogers Mulindwa, said the hosting of AFCON 2027 will elevates the country’s sports venues.
Mulindwa adds that CAF tournament will acts as a magic bullet towards Uganda and East Africa for infrastructural development such as the road networks, hotels, and employment opportunities.
On Wednesday in Kampala, Mulindwa noted in an exclusive interview, FIFA has at last accepted that Nakivubo is of standard to host AFCON, having fulfilled a remaining few requirements such as the sitting positions, bulbs that help with lighting the stadium, board rooms , the executive boxes for VIP’s among others.
“The Stadium matches with FIFA, CAF and FUFA international sports regulatory standards.” He indicated.
According to Hajji Hamis Kigundu , ” I wrote in my book “Money and Success Based on Reasons and Reality” that one should always mind less upon very many words spoken but instead do actions, as actions speak louder than words.”
In the beginning alot was said that I will manage to come up with such a stadium, however I have proven them wrong, this should be a task to all Ugandans out there, that development is brought by Ugandans themselves and not anyone else, he stated.
The business icon also thanked the fountain of honor HE. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for trusting him and supporting him towards the cause, ” when I reached out to the president and explained the idea of developing Nakivubo, he told me to proceed and granted me with a political blessing.” Kigundu described.
The Stadium is not owned by Hamis Kigundu, but instead Ugandans and it’s for Ugandans. In any changes towards the stadium, I must first agree with majority of Ugandans and proceed however, I thank God for an achievement and to me the legacy shall be remembered, Ham Said.