Asaph Mwebaze questions newly laid Nakivubo artificial surface

Hamis Kiguundi, the Nakivubo Stadium re-developer poses for a photo inside the facility

FOOTBALL Asaph Mwebaze questions newly laid Nakivubo artificial surface

Allan Damba • 15:00 - 05.08.2023

An artificial turf has been laid at the Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, with anticipation that it won't be too long before it gets to work.

An artificial turf has been laid at the Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, with anticipation that it won't be too long before it gets to work.

However, the newly laid turf has received mixed reactions with many commending developer, Hamis Kiggundu while others have had a thing or two to say about the standards.

Nakivubo Stadium getting its playing surface|HamFacebook

Former Soltilo Bright Stars FC head coach Asaph Mwebaze has particularly questioned the choice of the turf.

Asaph Mwebaze was formerly at Bright Stars /COURTESY PICTURE

"In a country that has abundant water resource, do we need a carpet in such a "world class stadium?" He questioned in a facebook post.

While it has it's advantages, artificial turf holds it's challenges and stadiums with this particular surface are not permitted to host 'CAF category 1' matches.

Nakivubo Stadium getting its playing surface|HamFacebook

Artificial turf surface pitches have also been identified to possess higher risk rates to injuries than the natural grass.

However, artificial turf has proved to be a lot easier to maintain than the natural grass, hence the choice for the former.

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