The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (Cecafa) has sent congratulatory messages to both Uganda and Ethiopia upon picking positive results in last weekend’s World Cup Qualifiers matches.
“I congratulate Ethiopia for reaching the last round of qualifiers after beating South Africa. I also congratulate Uganda for a late rally to beat Angola and coming close to the final round too.” reads part of the official message signed by the Cecafa Secretary General Nicholas Musonye.
Musonye further commended the two respective Federations for the commitment in preparing their national football ‘A’ teams. “I also congratulate the FA’s of the two nations because of their commitment and focused leadership….they are not wasting their energy on trivial issues and sideshows. They have shown that they are true sports leaders and I wish them well. ”. Musonye further writes.
Ethiopia qualified to the next round after edging South Africa 2-1 in Addis Ababa last weekend. Uganda fought from a goal down to defeat Angola 2-1 in another weekend’s qualifiers fixture. FUFA rewarded the gallant Cranes with a cash prize of UGX 80,000,000 (About US$ 32,000).
