The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has rewarded the U20 contingent with $160,000 for reaching the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations held in Mauritania.
The Hippos, who were making their debut in the competition, defied odds to grace the final but fell to Ghana 2-0 thanks to a Daniel Afriyie brace.
Despite the loss, the players had done enough to make the country proud and the Federation has stepped forward to appreciate them.
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"Fufa has offered $160,000 that is to say $4000 to each of the 40 members of the Uganda U20 team who were at the U20 Afcon tournament in Mauritania," the Federation confirmed via their official social media outlets.