Tonny Mawejje will be accorded a standing ovation in honour of his contribution to the game as he retires, Fufa has confirmed.
The Police FC Captain plays his last competitive game on Saturday when his side visit champions Vipers SC at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende after he announced his retirement on Monday.
“FUFA confirms that Tonny Mawejje will be accorded a standing ovation when the 6th minute of the UPL match between Vipers SC and Police FC clocks at St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende on Saturday 21.5.2022,” the FA confirmed in a statement.
In the 6th minute, the referee will temporarily stop the game to accord a standing ovation by all players and fans to Police FC Captain @TonnyMawejje who is retiring from competitive football. Play will resume thereafter. https://t.co/l4GVQly9e7
— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) May 20, 2022
“In the 6th minute, the referee will temporarily stop the game to accord a standing ovation by all players and fans to Police FC Captain Tonny Mawejje who is retiring from competitive football. Play will resume thereafter.”
Mawejje, among the best midfielders to play in the UPL has featured for Police (twice), URA and KCCA in Uganda.
He also played for the national team for 15 years making his debut in 2003.