While many hailed praises on the NRM regime, the blessings that came by with the first lady Janet Museveni for gracing the match, the ever wild and loving fans that didn’t disappoint in number turn up, a hero nearly went unsung.
Farouk Miya who earlier this year said goodbye to his undergraduate program at Kyambogo University may soon look back on his decision and never bear any feeling of regret thanks to where his passion for the game of football is taking him. The 19-year-old who paused his education journey after landing a great deal with Belgian side, Standard Liege is slowly riding to the strides and becoming a remarkable performer both at home and abroad.
The former Vipers FC Star struck the winning goal in 35th minute that the Cranes and Ugandans at large needed to break the 38-year-old jinx and deliver us to Africa Cup of Nations tournament due in Gabon next year.
“For a boy who was discovered in the Masaaza Cup tournament organised by the Buganda Kingdom, you surely never know how much talent Uganda can have until such people up-rise and make us great again,” a boda boda rider lamented.
Well apparently the 19-year-old former Kyambogo University student who is worth 1.3bn shillings in the eyes Belgian side Standard Liege not only broke the 38 year old jinx, delivered Uganda Cranes to AFCON but also earned each player a whooping $10,000 after they promised each player if they won which they did.
Truly the story of Farouk Miya is one to reckon with, a rags to riches story!
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