Uganda's national team, the Cranes, boycotted a scheduled training session on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in protest over unpaid bonuses and allowances from their successful AFCON 2025 qualification campaign. The disruption comes just days before their Group C opener against Tunisia on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Fès.
Players are also seeking clarity on their financial entitlements for the tournament proper. The standoff has prompted intervention from Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president David Magogo, who is working to resolve the issue and restore preparations.
Uganda, returning to the AFCON finals for the first time since 2019, face a challenging Group C alongside three-time champions Nigeria (Super Eagles), Tunisia, and Tanzania. Any prolonged dispute could impact the Cranes' focus and performance, potentially benefiting their group rivals.
The incident echoes a similar bonus dispute during Uganda's 2019 AFCON campaign in Egypt, where players boycotted sessions ahead of their Round of 16 match.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether the matter is swiftly resolved to allow Uganda to compete at full strength.
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