The roar of the crowd was deafening but for him, it was a melody. Scoring on his national debut felt like a surgeon’s first life saved, a mix of relief, pride and pure adrenaline. Every practice, every doubt, every late night dream had led to this moment. Now, he stood victorious, a striker whose target was finally met.

This introduction perfectly encapsulates Isaac Ogwang’s moment of glory as he scored on his Uganda Cranes debut during the CHAN 2024 Qualifiers first leg match against Burundi at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.
Though Ogwang had previously featured for the Cranes on regional tours, the pacy and aggressive forward had never had the opportunity to play for the senior Cranes team. However, his hard work and determination finally paid off.
Speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, the Police FC striker shared his reaction to the milestone:
‘Being summoned to the national team is a reward for hard work and scoring on my debut is an incredible feeling. It’s every footballer’s dream to wear the national colours and for me, it’s a dream come true.
This is just the beginning of the journey, which calls for even more hard work to remain part of the team. Hosting CHAN is a great opportunity for all players and every Ugandan. Who wouldn’t want to be part of history?’
Ogwang played for KJT FC, SpartaFC, SC Villa, Arua Hill & now featuring for Police FC.