Emmanuel Okwi has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a career that significantly influenced the nation’s footballing success.
The 32-year-old striker, known for his leadership both on and off the pitch, revealed his decision to retire in a long farewell post via his social accounts on Tuesday morning.
“Representing my country on the international stage has been a fulfilling dream that came true.
Donning the Uganda Cranes shirt always left a special feeling and captaining our team was an absolute privilege and honour.
“An exciting new era for Ugandan football is coming up with East Africa hosting the CHAN later this August and subsequently the AFCON 2027 with many young footballers coming up. That is why, having cherished all those memories, I believe it is time for me to bow out and pave the way for our talented young football players.
I will always hold close to my heart the love shown to me by all the fans and my special thanks go to my family, Coach Bobby Williamson who handed me a debut, all the successive coaches thereafter with whom we created memories together through thick and thin and of course the leadership at the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).”
The former Simba and Kiyovu forward who earned his senior debut in 2009, hang out his boots having amassed 95 caps in national colors, scoring 28 goals in that period.
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