35-year-old Uganda Cranes skipper and goalkeeper Denis Onyango announced his retirement from the national team yesterday and the football fraternity has since been reacting on his announcement.
Among them is the FUFA President Moses Magogo who has described Onyago as Uganda’s greatest goalkeeper ever. In his tribute, Magogo says they have always been sure that Onyango can carry the team when it needed the goalkeeper and a leader.
“He has been a great athlete, disciplined sportsman and patriotic footballer. He has taken choice to retire and we should celebrate him for the hard decision. If you asked me, he is one of those few players that should have stayed forever but we have to accept that players come and go. It is just human,” says Magogo.
He reveals that Onyango wanted to announce his retirement in Malawi immediately after the game but was advised to hold on for a better timing. However, there was always not going to be the right timing for Onyango to retire.
Magogo says FUFA is going to organise a testimonial match for him at the right timing.
“I wish Denis the best of the rest his athletic football career and hope the game retains him to serve it in different capacities,” he says.