UN chief Ban, Uganda president Museveni caught up in World Cup fever, play in match in Kampala
By APMonday, May 31, 2010
UN chief, Ugandan leader catch World Cup fever
KAMPALA, Uganda — United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon and Uganda president Yoweri Museveni have been caught up in the World Cup fever sweeping Africa.
Both men came on as second-half substitutes in a match Sunday intended to highlight the work of the International Criminal Court. Museveni’s “Dignity” team beat Ban’s “Justice” team 1-0 at Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.
Museveni and Ban played for about 10 minutes, with Museveni being taken down in the penalty area when clear on goal. Despite his appeals, the Ugandan leader was denied a penalty.
The smiling Museveni was then helped up by Ban.
About 2,000 war victims from across Africa were attending the game.
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