Uganda football leader Moses Magogo thinks the new Kadiba Stadium can train teams for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The stadium remains only 25 percent finished but already meets training standards. Parliamentary players tested the field Tuesday night during a friendly match under bright lights. Magogo watched the game and felt happy about how everything worked. The facility passed its first real test against live competition.
The stadium currently uses 30 percent of its lighting power but will reach full brightness soon. Engineers plan to upgrade the lights for television broadcasts that meet world standards. Five Ugandan stadiums can host night games after Kadiba joins the group. Magogo wants similar facilities built across different regions like Busoga and Ankole. Future football stars will come from these areas and need quality training grounds.
Parliament member Asuman Basalirwa praised the construction plan that makes each phase useful right away. He supported more football funding during government budget talks. The President's Eleven team beat Parliamentary Football Club 5-4 during penalty kicks after regular time ended scoreless. Both teams helped test the grass surface and stadium systems during actual gameplay. FUFA officials learned valuable lessons about stadium operations from the match.
The stadium currently uses 30 percent of its lighting power but will reach full brightness soon. Engineers plan to upgrade the lights for television broadcasts that meet world standards. Five Ugandan stadiums can host night games after Kadiba joins the group. Magogo wants similar facilities built across different regions like Busoga and Ankole. Future football stars will come from these areas and need quality training grounds.
Parliament member Asuman Basalirwa praised the construction plan that makes each phase useful right away. He supported more football funding during government budget talks. The President's Eleven team beat Parliamentary Football Club 5-4 during penalty kicks after regular time ended scoreless. Both teams helped test the grass surface and stadium systems during actual gameplay. FUFA officials learned valuable lessons about stadium operations from the match.
