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The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
Following his declaration that Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium has completely installed the playing surface and goals, stadium developer Hamis Kiggundu has received mixed reactions.
While there has been backlash from a given section of football enthusiasts, most of the reaction has been positive in celebration of the milestone.
The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
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12:36 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Burna Boy: Nigerian music icon set to perform at Nakivubo Stadium grand opening
Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
Both huge football followers, the duo took to social media after releasing the latest photos of the renovated Nakivubo to appreciate the diligent work.
"You delivered on your promise, sir, thank you," tweeted Ykee Benda on his social media handles.
Bruno K then posted one of the latest images of Nakivubo Stadium and captioned it 'Uganda esinga America' (Uganda is better than America.)
While works are still ongoing, they are in their final stages, giving a sigh of relief that football action at the historical stadium is close.
After receiving the playing surface over a month ago, the artificial turf, whose installation has been ongoing, is now fully fitted, and lines have been drawn in the usual white markings.
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12:06 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Nakivubo Stadium: 'There is nothing to celebrate about a training ground' - critics lash out
However, while some feel Nakivubo Stadium will bring a new lease of life into the sports sector, others have poked holes into the stadium's standards and believe there's nothing worth celebrating.
The goalposts have also been fully fitted while the corner flags have also been erected.
This is in addition to the seats in the stands that were put months back - everything symbolising a new lease of life.
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FOOTBALL Top Six Ugandan players that have had failed stints in North Africa
Some of the best Ugandan talents have joined African Arab countries, including Morocco and Egypt, yet for some reason or the other, they almost always unprecedentedly return home.
VIP sections and indoor facilities have also received seats, all looking classy, clean and neat.
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