Thousands flock Arua for former Onduparaka star Rashid Agau's memorial match

Thousands of passionate football fans, family, friends, and former teammates gathered at the Green Light Stadium in Arua on Saturday to pay tribute to the late Rashid Agau, a beloved former Onduparaka FC star.
The event, organised by the West Nile Players Association in collaboration with the West Nile Region Football Association and Onduparaka Football Club, aimed to honor the late Rashid Agau, a former Onduparaka striker, while also raising funds to support his family and ongoing projects he left behind.
Agau, affectionately known as T9, passed away in August of last year at Arua Regional Referral Hospital after a short illness.
Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Agau was dedicated to promoting football in the West Nile region. He actively mentored young players and contributed to grassroots programs throughout the area.
On Saturday, numerous dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, and friends gathered at a packed Greenlight Stadium to witness a match between West Nile Province and Acholi Province.
The match was organised in remembrance of Agau and to fundraise funds to support his family and the projects he initiated.
The match concluded with West Nile Province winning 4-2, celebrating the legacy of Rashid Agau, one of Arua's most talented players.
During the event, the chief guest, who is also the Director of Finance and Administration for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), expressed gratitude to the attendees for their support and prayers for Agau.
She contributed Shs3 million from her office to aid Agau's projects and promised ongoing support for his family.
"Whatever I am giving, I want somebody else to come and double, triple. Then I will come back and declare the support that I have from myself and the NRM part." she said.
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