Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Sad news hit the soccer community as Taddeo Lwanga, the star player for Uganda Cranes and APR FC, shared the passing of his father, Mzee Vincent Mukasa. The old man fought a long battle with illness, enduring five surgeries in just two months before peacefully passing away on Monday morning.
Taddeo took to X (you know, the platform that used to be called Twitter) on December 11, 2023, to share the heartbreaking news. In his post, he paid tribute to his dad’s resilience, mentioning the five surgeries in two months and expressing a heartfelt wish for his father’s soul to rest in eternal peace.
The football community rallied around Taddeo during this tough time. The Uganda Football Association (FUFA) expressed condolences, acknowledging the loss of Mr. Vincent Mukasa, Taddeo’s father. In their statement, they sent sympathies to Taddeo and his family, hoping Mzee finds peace.
Even Taddeo’s current club, Rwanda’s APR, stood in solidarity, sharing their support on X and letting him know, “We stand with you @taddeolwanga.”
As of now, details about the burial arrangements for the late Mzee Vincent Mukasa are yet to be released.
Taddeo Lwanga, born on May 21, 1994, at Uganda’s national referral hospital – Mulago, is the third and youngest child of the late Vincent Mukasa and Jane Namande. He holds a special place in the family as the only boy.
Tributes to the later father
Sorry for the loss of your dad.
We send our commiserations to you @taddeolwanga and your family.
May the Soul of Mzee Rest in Peace. https://t.co/ic4gGxDwde— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) December 11, 2023
We stand with you @taddeolwanga 💔 pic.twitter.com/gHGF5NUL1P
— APR F.C. Official (@aprfcofficial) December 11, 2023
