The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) has been asked to distribute foodstuff to their licensed players in order to cushion them from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fufa had donated 12.5 tonnes of rice to the National Covid-19 Task Force through the Office of the Prime Minister for onward distribution, but they have been asked by the authority to distribute the food donations instead.
The federation confirmed all the licensed players are supposed to receive their rations by Monday.
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“The Covid-19 National Task Force delegated Fufa to distribute rice to vulnerable football players and officials on its behalf and report back,” Fufa said in a statement on their Facebook page.