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'Uganda's pride must be protected, respected' - Fufa's Magogo amid Aucho's dismissal storm

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations president Moses Magogo has called for the respect of the national team ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Magogo, who visited the players during the Sunday training session, made the statement as the storm that was generated by Khalid Aucho's dismissal failed to subside.

"The national football team [Uganda Cranes] is the pride of every Ugandan and shall always be protected and respected by all of us. As Fufa we are just custodians and handlers of the team," Magogo wrote on his Facebook page.

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"We are aware that the team includes officials, staff, players and coaches coming from different divides of life.