Results for a successful football team will never and ever arise only from the field of play.
The respective team preparatory methodology in terms of the physical training drills, strong mentality, right diety and nutrition, scouting and spying on opposition and the like always matter a lot.
There are so many behind the scene actors whose overall contribution is as equal to the task as the players on the playing turf.
Saidi Lugolobi, 36, is one of the thousands of staff employed by football teams across the globe diligently serving a ‘behind the scene role’.
The jovial and burly Lugolobi, a former footballer with Natete and Mutundwe Lions F.C is the Uganda national teams’ official kits manager.
It is now two years since I started my work at FUFA as a kits manager. I am so proud of my job and will continue to work tirelessly
He narrates his job epoch to www.fufa.co.ug.
Born to the family of the late Hajji Sabiti Musoke Lugolobi and Hajjati Aisha Nantale on 19th September 1979, Lugolobi junior has always loved to associate with his siblings and his own life.
Lugolobi passionately sings special praise of his five off springs, Shadia, Sumaya, Hassan, Sofia and Umar Lugolobi.
My family means a lot to me. I communicate with my biological children, the brothers and sisters almost on a daily basis
The proud father of five asserts.
Job Calling:
Lugolobi grins in the kind of job he is currently undertaking.
I have always loved to play football. Serving football in my capacity as the national teams’ kits manager gives me a special honour. I love my job so much
Like all jobs come forth with their own occupational hazards, Lugolobi is quick to add;
Come rain, come sunshine, I have to be on duty whenever the national team is training. If I create excuses, then how will I survive?
He ponders with his characteristic sarcastic smile.
Key of Lugolobi’s tasks as the Kits manager, include maintenance of the training and match day kits, keeping safe custody for all team equipment (balls, Jerseys, nets, cones, bibs, nets), assistance of arrangement of training gear on practice and match days plus the cleaning of the kits, among other duties.
For all his diligence, the Uganda Cranes and other national teams ably prepare for the respective engagements at hand.
Whereas many could easily notice his contribution to the team, to others he is as good as extinct.
Keep up the good work Saidi ‘Saido’ Lugolobi.
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT HIM:
Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejevic (Head Coach, Uganda Cranes/Kobs):
Saido is so hard working. In fact, I have worked in so many African countries and for many teams, I have not found someone like him.
Edgar Watson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), FUFA:
He is a good gentleman who listens and loves his work.
Ahmed Hussein, FUFA Spokesman:
Lugolobi knows and loves his work. He always happy and cheering up boys in camp. The boys love teasing him. We are proud of him
Farouk Miya, Uganda Cranes/Kobs and Vipers S.C Player:
Saidi loves to joke as he does his work. We love him because he is part of the football family. I wish to always meet such a committed person
Patrick Ntege, National Teams’ co-ordinator:
He is doing a good job with passion.
Who is Lugolobi?
Full Names: Saidi Lugolobi
Nick Name: Saido
Family: Late Hajji Sabiti Musoke Lugolobi and Hajjati Aisha Nantale
Date of Birth: 19th September 1979
Education: Hassan Tuorabi Primary School, Natete Muslim S.S (O & A level)
Family: Happily engaged to Robinah Namuleme with five children (Shadia, Sumaya, Hassan, Sofia & Umar Lugolobi)
Football Career: Played for Natete Sports Club and Mutundwe Lions F.C
Best Food: Posho, Rice and Meat
Football Team supported: Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU)
Best Players: Geofrey Massa, Dennis Onyango and Geofrey ‘Baba’ Kizito
