Tomorrow (Friday)
Burundi Vs Somalia (2:00pm)
Uganda Vs Zanzibar (4:00pm)
Cecafa General secretary Nicholas Musonye finally confirmed Thursday afternoon Zimbabwe’s participation in this year’s senior challenge cup in Dar es salaam.
Zimbabwe now replaces Namibia who had earlier landed an invitation but turned it down at the last minute. Musonye told a press conference at New Africa Hotel in Dar es salaam that Zimbabwe had already confirmed participation as the second guest team to Malawi. The Zimbabweans will jet into Tanzania on Saturday and play their first game against Djibouti the following day.
Zimbabwe joins hosts Tanzania, Rwanda and Djibouti in Group ‘A’. Meanwhile the Uganda Cranes underwent some training Thursday morning with all the players exhibiting promising results. Uganda plays Zanzibar this Friday at 4:00pm in the group ‘B’ fixture after the first game between Burundi and Somalia.
Coach Bobby Williamson confessed that the scorching sunshine would partly affect his side but sounded optimistic of the results. “The players’ attitude is good and we hope to handle our first game by attacking. Goals are very important in a tournament” said the Scottish tactician. The official opening will be on Saturday as hosts Tanzania play Rwanda. There will be only one match played. (Posted by Rogers Mulindwa, In Dar es salaam)
