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Uganda's Minister of Sports Obua confirms Mandela National Stadium renovation plan

The facility is expected to host the Cranes international engagements but only if the upgrades are fulfilled

Uganda Minister of State for Sports Denis Hamson Obua has reiterated the urgency of upgrading Mandela National Stadium.

In its March inspection, Caf cited poor floodlights, poor playing surface, a dilapidated dressing room, and the media section being in wanting conditions and thus the stadium will not be allowed to host any international events if the renovations are not completed.

Uganda were set to host Kenya, Rwanda and Mali for the World Cup qualifiers at the facility but it will not be possible if the recommendations by Caf are not implemented.