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There is need to invest in football as an economic activity - Fufa's Magogo

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) President Moses Magogo has explained how football can be turned into a full-time economic activity.

Magongo pointed out the number of registered footballers in Uganda as he attempted to explain the importance of the game in eradicating poverty in society.

“The game of football today is an economic activity and already organized. There are very many groups of young people call them football cubs if you want. Very organized, with organized regulations and undertaking an economic activity called football,” Magogo told Kawowo Sports.

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“In Uganda today, there are over 20,000 registered footballers, each of these paid by someone.