With only two days left until the official draw for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 finals, Uganda takes pride in one of its greatest football legends, Hassan Wasswa, who will play a pivotal role in the event.
The draw, set for Wednesday, 15th January at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, will see Wasswa join Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania and McDonald Mariga of Kenya in conducting the draws.
This marks another monumental moment in Wasswa’s illustrious football career, which has spanned over a decade and left an indelible mark on Ugandan football.
With 75 national team caps, the defensive midfielder’s commitment to the Uganda Cranes earned him a place in the hearts of fans.
His career also extended beyond Uganda, as he showcased his talent in Turkey and Saudi Arabia before retiring in 2021.
Wasswa’s inclusion in this prestigious event underscores his contribution to the growth of African football and highlights Uganda’s footballing heritage.
Sharing the stage with Tanzania’s Mrisho Ngasa and Kenya’s McDonald Mariga, Wasswa stands as a symbol of East African football excellence.
Ngasa, with over 100 caps and a record 25 international goals for Tanzania, is celebrated as one of the nation’s finest footballers.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s Mariga, the first Kenyan to play in the UEFA Champions League, boasts an impressive career that includes winning Europe’s most coveted club football title with Inter Milan, among other accolades.
The CHAN 2024 draw is not only a moment of anticipation for fans across the continent but also a celebration of African football legends who have paved the way for future generations.
As Uganda prepares to co-host the tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania, the spotlight on Wasswa highlights the Cranes’ ambitions to make a mark in the competition.
With 19 teams, including defending champions Senegal and football powerhouses Morocco, Nigeria, and Zambia, CHAN 2024 promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and passion.
Uganda, as co-hosts, will have a golden opportunity to rally the nation and inspire the next generation of footballers.
For Wasswa, this is more than a ceremony, it is a testament to his enduring legacy as a Cranes icon.
As Uganda tunes in to the draw on Wednesday, the nation will be watching with pride as one of its own takes center stage in African football history.
