Micho Sredojevic, the head coach of Uganda Cranes, has been dismissed from his position following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Uganda’s national team finished third in their group, with the top two teams, Algeria and Tanzania, securing qualification for the tournament in Ivory Coast.

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Fufa (the Federation of Uganda Football Associations) announced the mutual termination of the employment contract between Mr. Milutin Sredojevic and the organization. Fufa expressed its appreciation for Mr. Milutin’s efforts and commitment during his tenure as the head coach of Uganda Cranes.

The concise six-line statement, inclusive of the title and federation motto, effectively marked the end of his coaching reign, a period during which he faced criticism from the broader football community.

Micho, a Serbian coach, assumed the role in 2021, taking over from interim coach Abdallah Mubiru, who had previously replaced Jonathan McKinstry. His first tenure with Uganda, in which he guided the team to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, was celebrated as a historic achievement after a 39-year absence. However, his second stint saw the team undergo a transitional phase, and his departure had been a subject of speculation for some time, eventually becoming inevitable.

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