Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) joined hundreds of football fans from around Busoga region and all over the country at the residence of Bright Dhaira, father of Abel Dhaira who is battling cancer in Iceland for a prayer moment in Walukuba, Jinja.
FUFA was ably represented Execuitve Committee members 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye, Head of Security Sam Lwere and Jinja Municipal Council Football club Director Muhammed Faiza.
The afternoon prayers were also accompanied by cancer awareness campign supporting the family financially and a proposal to initiate an Abel Dhaira cancer foundation which was blessed by FUFA.
Mr. Mugoye, representing the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo who is with the Uganda Cranes in Burkina Faso thanked Walukuba for producing footballers to the various National teams.
The FUFA President is with the family spiritually though he is in Burkina Faso. He will visit the family upon return. FUFA has pledged $1000 to the family because Abel Dhaira has been a gallant servant to the team over the years.
Hajji Siraji Nkendembi pledged 600.000/- to the fundraising drive and proposed to organise an Abel Dhaira football tournament.
Muhammed Faizal of JMC Hippos pledged 1,000,000/- (One Million Shillings). Member of Parliament Hon. Paul Mwiru, also pledged 1 million shillings to the family.
Mugoye told the gathering that FUFA is making all endeavors to professionalize the league and improve on the welfare of the players.
He also revealed that FUFA is looking forward to improve on Walukuba football field, a home that has baby seated millions of Uganda’s unquestionable talents.
FUFA has prepared special T-shirts for players to wear before warm up of the AFCON qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday night at Namboole stadium as a way of gratitude and togetherness with the ailing footballer.
Other prominent personalities who attended the prayers included coaches Sam Simbwa, George Nsimbe, retired and active players and famous preacher Pastor Moses Ssemambo.
MAIN PHOTO: FUFA 2nd Vice President Darius Mugoye addressing the congregation in Walukuba during a special day of prayers for Aebl Dhaira on Good Friday.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA Communications Department
