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Uganda vs South Africa: Obua Promised His Mom a Life-Changing Game—and He Delivered

Brian Aheebwa by Brian Aheebwa
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Uganda vs South Africa: Obua Promised His Mom a Life-Changing Game—and He Delivered

In the lead-up to Uganda’s 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, Uganda Cranes legend David Obua made a heartfelt promise to his mother.

He told her this match wouldn’t be just another game—it would be a turning point, something to change their lives forever.

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And in a story fit for the history books, that’s exactly what happened.

Before the two matches against South Africa, Obua confided in his mother, telling her, “I will be bought by a big club after this.”

He had prepared meticulously for the ties, staying focused and eliminating all distractions to ensure his best performance.

In an exclusive interview with Pan-Africa Football, Obua reflected, “Because I prepared so well for both ties, my life changed.”

At the time, Obua was playing for Express FC. In the first leg held at Namboole Stadium in October 2004, he delivered a stellar performance despite Uganda falling 1-0 to South Africa, courtesy of Benni McCarthy’s penalty.

In the return leg in Johannesburg, Obua stood out once again, scoring an equalizer from the penalty spot before Uganda ultimately lost 2-1.

South Africa’s Quinton Fortune and Steven Pienaar, both renowned players with Manchester United and Ajax respectively, found the back of the net for Bafana Bafana.

Obua’s standout performances against South Africa quickly attracted attention from some of the biggest clubs in Africa.

Rival South African clubs Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs both sought his signature, and he ultimately joined Chiefs.

Over his three seasons with Chiefs, Obua claimed the ABSA Cup, SAA Supa 8, and the 2005/06 Chiefs’ Player of the Season award.

Chiefs became his breakthrough, setting the stage for his move to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership in 2008, where he played until 2012.

As history has it, Uganda and South Africa now meet again in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in September, the current Uganda Cranes will host Bafana Bafana at Namboole Stadium in the second leg on Friday.

A spot in the 2025 tournament in Morocco is on the line, with Uganda leading Group K with 10 points and South Africa close behind with 8.

This young generation of Uganda Cranes will aim to follow in Obua’s footsteps, hoping to make their mark and perhaps even deliver a new life-changing moment for Ugandan football.

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