Hon. John Ntamuhiira, Chairperson of the Education and Sports Committee has presented a recommendation for the Finance Ministry to commit additional funding of Shs100 billion to National Council of Sports, for construction of Akii-Bua staduim in Lira & Buhinga stadium in Kabarole.
Ntamuhiira also recommended funding worth Shs380 billion to facilitate construction of the FUFA Staduim in Hoima City, which will host 2027 AFCON games in Uganda.
This follows a presidential directive for its construction, to boost Namboole and Nakivubo stadiums in Kampala.
MPs Hon. Paul Omara (Otuke County) and Hon. Maxwell Akora (Maruzi County) demanded for more commitment on establishment of Akii-Bua staduim as one of the stadiums to support 2027 AFCON games, noting that it was listed as part of the stadiums to be constructed, in the PAMOJA bid.
Ntamuhiira also recommended funding worth Shs380 billion to facilitate construction of the FUFA Staduim in Hoima City, which will host 2027 AFCON games in Uganda.
This follows a presidential directive for its construction, to boost Namboole and Nakivubo stadiums in Kampala.
