President Yoweri Museveni has rewarded long serving Uganda Cranes goal keeper and captain Denis Onyango is a super new sports vehicle in recognition of his contribution to Uganda\u2019s football. The Event took place at State house , Entebbe . Onyango was accompanied by his mother .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last month, the Uganda Cranes captain announced he had retired from international football after 16 years of diligent service to the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfter a lengthy consideration, I have come to the decision of retiring from international football with immediate effect. It is a sad day in my life knowing that I will never wear the jersey of my beloved Cranes in front of passionate fans again. I will now become the number one supporter who wears the jersey watching from the stands or from home. It is through the Ugandan national team that I have grown from a boy into the man and father that I am now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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