The National prayer weekend organised by various religious denominations and FUFA for Uganda Cranes rolled off on Friday afternoon at the National Mosque, Old Kampala.
The service is one of the four organised this weekend aimed at seeking divine intervention from the Almighty as Uganda Cranes prepare to play double header fixtures against Burkina Faso on 26th in Ouagadougou and 29th March at Mandela National Stadium.
The sermon at the National Mosque was led by one of the Imams Sheikh Ali Juma Shiwuyo while Sheikh Rajab Hussein Kakooza led the prayers.
The Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib Mukuluwakika represented His Eminence Mufti Sheikh Shaban Mubajje who is away in Morocco on official duties.
‘Islam has promoted sports in this country. We are behind this cause and the Almighty will answer our prayers. Let us all be patriotic while handling matters of National concern especially the Uganda Cranes’ said the Deputy Mufti Sheikh Hatwib.
‘Sport brings joy and sadness but we are here to pray for the National team as they prepare to play Burkina Faso. We need to support our players’ said the Imam of the day Sheikh Shiwuyo during prayers.
FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo talked to the attendants of the Friday prayers that seeking the Almighty’s support is a sign that Ugandans are God fearing people.
‘Our team has not qualified for the AFCON finals since 1978. We have never stopped seeking guidance from God. We are in a good position after winning two games’ said FUFA President.
He added ‘Your support is crucial to the success of the team in the next 11 days and let us all urn up in big numbers at Namboole on 29th March’
The FUFA President also visited Bilal FM where he given time to talk to the listeners of the radio.
FUFA launched the ‘Mujje Tulumbe’ campaign geared towards rallying huge support from all Ugandans irrespective of religion, tribe, colour and wealth status, with Cranes set to play the West Africans on 26th and 29th March, 2016.
The prayer weekend will continue on Sunday with services at Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral and Victory Church, Ndeeba.
Friday: 18th March 2016 at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala, 12.30pm
Sunday 20th March 2016
• Rubaga Cathedral 8.3 0 am mass
• Namirembe Cathedral 10.30 am service
• Victory Church, Ndeeba 2.30 pm service
