Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Hands Sundowns Keeper Denis Onyango New Car
- President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has thanked legendary goalkeeper Denis Onyango for his contribution to the national team
- The Mamelodi Sundowns keeper, Onyango, recently received a brand new car from President Museveni as a token of appreciation
- Onyango announced retirement from international football two months ago and his excellent service to the Uganda team has been praised by Museveni
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After serving his country with distinction, former Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango has been rewarded with a brand new car. Onyango recently announced retirement from national team duties and the veteran skipper’s contribution has attracted President Yoweri Museveni’s attention.
Museveni decided to give the Mamelodi Sundowns keeper a brand new Mitsubishi Pajero, which costs a whopping R738 000.
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According to Phakaaathi, the handover of the keys occurred in the presence of the president as well as his wife Janet Kataha Museveni, who is also the Ugandan Minister of Education and Sport.
Museveni hosted a delegation of members from the Federation of Ugandan Football Federation associations (FUFA).
KawowoSports also reports that the formal handover of the car was held on Thursday at the Entebbe State House, and the Masandawana netminder couldn’t travel back to Mzansi for the league match against TS Galaxy last Sunday - he was a notable absentee.
Museveni told Kawowo Sports:
“My son Denis Onyango, Mama, Janet Museveni, myself and the entire country appreciate thank you for bringing us national pride through your heroic exhibitions on and off the pitch, in and outside the country. We wish you the best of luck.”
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It is also reported that The Cranes legend and Sundowns’ teammates threw a retirement party for him at his house, celebrating the end of his national team career and achievements at club level.
Meanwhile, Onyango will be key for Masandawana as they visit Al Ahly for their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash on Saturday.
Briefly News reported that Sundowns are looking at bringing in new players as they are setting sights on a number of international players.
The Brazilians are almost home and dry as far as their DStv Premiership challenge is concerned. Fresh from a win over Galaxy last weekend, that win has propelled them to 57 points on the log table.
This website has gathered that coach Manqoba Mngqithi is looking to bring new players in the form of the Slovakian striker.
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