The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has received shocking news about the death of former Uganda Cranes star Owekitibwa Jimmy Bakyayita Semugabi.
Semugabi passed away yesterday with initial reports linking his death to heart failure.
‘It is sad to lose a football administrator and former Cranes star who served his country wholeheartedly. These are trying moments for the football fraternity following the death of Mr. Semugabi. The federation extends its sympathies to his family, friends and football fraternity’ said FUFA President Engineer Moses Magogo who is away on an official trip in Switzerland.
The departed legend was part of the Uganda Cranes side in the 50s and 60s. Semugabi who played for Express FC ad other clubs in Uganda featured for the National team in the 1962 Nations cup finals in Ethiopia. He coached Coffee FC and led team to Uganda cup glory in 1971. His glittering administration career also saw him manage the Uganda Cranes.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
