Magogo decries Cranes' 30 hour flight 

The victorious Uganda Cranes team touched down at Entebbe International Airport this morning at 3am aboard Ethiopian Airlines. 

Midfielder Khalid Aucho gestures upon arrival at Entebbe Airport. Photo by Julius Senyimba

The fatigued contingent led by FUFA 3^rd vice president, Dennis Mbidde, addressed the media briefly at the airport and thanked the team for enduring the harsh conditions and for making the country proud. 

"I have little to say but to thank the brave men who stood against all odds and did us proud. You are warriors and I am humbled for being your head out there" Mbidde said. 

FUFA president Moses Magogo however attacked people who start disputes whenever the national team has a match. 

Striker Geoffrey Sserunkuma scored the winner for the Uganda Cranes. Photo by Julius Senyimba

Defender Dennis Okot upon arrival at Entebbe Airport. Photo by Julius Senyimba

"I thank our sponsors who made it possible for us to honour the fixture. And I wonder why government let us suffer yet we are representing a whole country. We almost visited every country on the continent" Magogo said referring to the arduous journey the team faced. 

"From Cape Verde to Dakar in Senegal then Addis before landing here. Other countries like Kenya charter to remote areas like Pairi but why not us? We need help to perform better and government should come on board" he added. 

After enduring the over 30 hour journey Cranes skipper Denis Onyango thanked the people who welcomed them and the support the team was offered. 

Cranes coach Micho Sredojevic pictured with deputy FUFA CEO Humphrey Mandu. Photo by Julius Senyimba

Head of delegation Dennis Mbidde (L) and FUFA president Moses Magogo addressed the media briefly after touching down at Entebbe Airporrt. Photo by Julius Senyimba

"It was a hard game considering what transpired but I thank Ugandans for believing in us and my teammates for getting the job done. Not forgetting, being here at this time waiting for us" Onyango said. 

Artistes Sam and Sophie Gombya had their son in tow who wanted to meet his hero, assistant captain Hassan Hasswa.

Hassan Wasswa poses for a photo with Sam & Sophie Gombya's son. Photo by Julius Senyimba