Aucho publicizes retirement from Worldwide soccer after 13-years with Uganda Cranes

David GOMBE

Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has formally introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer, bringing an finish to an unforgettable 13-year journey with the nationwide crew.

In an official assertion launched on October 12, 2026, Aucho confirmed his resolution to bow out from the nationwide crew.

“Right this moment, I formally announce my retirement from worldwide soccer after an unforgettable 13-year journey representing my nation, the Uganda Cranes,” Aucho said.

The combative midfielder made his worldwide debut on November 30, 2013, and went on to earn 77 caps, having the last word honour of captaining the nationwide crew.

“From my worldwide debut on November 30, 2013, to incomes 77 caps and having the last word honor of captaining our Nationwide crew, sporting the black, yellow, and pink jersey has been the best privilege of my life,” he mentioned.

Rising up as a younger boy working at Bugembe market abattoir, Aucho mirrored on reaching his dream of listening to the nationwide anthem on the most important phases of world soccer.

He was a part of the historic squad that ended Uganda’s 38-year look forward to Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification and went on to characteristic in three AFCON tournaments, main the nation onto the pitch as captain.

Aucho prolonged his deepest gratitude to FUFA and the directors who supported his journey, his coaches together with Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic, Sebastien Desabre, Johnathan McKinstry and Paul Put, with a particular tribute to the late Fred Kajoba “whose perception and steerage modified my life.”

He additionally thanked his teammates,

“My brothers on the pitch with whom I fought, celebrated, and shared historic moments” and the followers, “The heartbeat of Ugandan soccer. Your roar at Namboole and assist throughout the nation stored us going by means of each problem.”

“Whereas my journey on the pitch with the nationwide crew involves an finish, my dedication to Ugandan soccer stays unchanged. It’s now time for a brand new era of heroes to step ahead, carry the flag, and write their very own historical past. I look ahead to supporting them as certainly one of Uganda’s largest followers,” Aucho added.

“I go away the nationwide crew with a coronary heart stuffed with gratitude, immense delight, and unbreakable love for my nation. For God and My Nation.”

The 33-year-old signed off together with his trademark message: “As soon as A Crane, All the time A Crane.”