{"id":3100,"date":"2025-09-10T16:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2025-09-15T11:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:53:01","slug":"denis-onyango-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uppcfc.go.ug\/index.php\/2025\/09\/10\/denis-onyango-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"Denis Onyango Visits…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Denis Onyango Inspires UPPC FC: \u201cFootball is Your Profession, Not a Hobby\u201d<\/h2>

Entebbe, 10th September 2025:<\/em><\/strong> Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango, widely regarded as one of Africa\u2019s most decorated goalkeepers, delivered a powerful message of belief and discipline during his visit to UPPC FC at the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) Head Office in Entebbe.<\/p>

Onyango, who has enjoyed a glittering career with South Africa\u2019s Mamelodi Sundowns\u2014winning multiple league titles and the CAF Champions League\u2014urged the squad to treat football with seriousness and professionalism if they are to achieve success at the top level. \u201cEvery victory begins with self-belief. If you doubt yourself, you\u2019ve already lost before stepping onto the pitch,\u201d Onyango told the players, stressing that football must be approached as a career, not a hobby.<\/p>\n\n

During his address, Onyango shared nine (09) lessons that shaped his journey to the peak of African club football. He reminded the squad that promotion to the Uganda Premier League was only the beginning, encouraging them to aim higher by turning Entebbe into a fortress and even challenging them to compete for the league title in their debut season. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cPlay for more than today, play for history,\u201d he said. \u201cPut performance first. The rewards will always follow consistent excellence.\u201d The players listened with keen attention, drawing inspiration from a man who had lived the highs and lows of professional football.<\/p><\/div>

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Following Onyango\u2019s remarks, Joseph Opio, the UPPC FC President, echoed the legend\u2019s call for ambition, declaring that the club would not settle for merely competing in the Uganda Premier League. \u201cWe must aim higher. Our target is to win the league, nothing less,\u201d he said, urging the players to remain united and hungry as they embark on this new chapter.<\/p>

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Senior player Mustafa Mujuzi described the moment as a turning point for the squad. \u201cWith the legend\u2019s words in our hearts and the president\u2019s belief in us, we must push beyond limits and fight for greatness,\u201d he said.
UPPC FC\u2019s rise to the top flight has already been marked by determination and resilience. With Onyango\u2019s mentorship and strong backing from the club leadership, the team now stands on the cusp of a new era, determined to transform Entebbe into a fortress and write its name in Ugandan football history.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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