Uganda Cranes Regional Tour of Western Uganda
Sponsored by Airtel and Nile Special
17th May 2019-Uganda Cranes arrives in Western Uganda
Saturday: 18th May 2019
Match: Western Region Select vs Uganda Cranes
Venue: Bushenyi Main Ground
Time: 4pm
Entrance: FREE
The Uganda Cranes team that is preparing to take part in the 2019 COSAFA Championship in South Africa embarked on training today at the Star Times stadium Lugogo ahead of a Regional tour match against Western region on Saturday in Bushenyi.
The side under coach Abdallah Mubiru deputised by Morley Byekwaso and having former Uganda Cranes captain Geofrey Massa later on checked into Sky Hotel Nalya where it is accommodated.
The team will depart for Bushenyi on Friday morning ahead of the Regional Tour game organized by the national team sponsors Airtel and Nile Special. According to Mubiru, the game will help him assess the areas he must put more emphasis before the team flies out a few days later to South Africa for the COSAFA tournament.
“I am happy with the morale and the response of the players I have worked with today,” Mubiru stated. “However, the fitness levels are a bit below the required standards but it is understandable because they are coming from a break after the league ended a fortnight back.”
Mubiru also expressed his pleasure in having Massa, who captained the team to its first AFCON qualification in 2017 after a period of 38 years, saying that his wealth of experience will go a long way in motivating and inspiring the predominantly young side.
“Massa is one of the greatest players in Uganda’s history when you consider his achievements. His presence in the team is a very great factor that is going to immensely build these players. I feel very pleased to be working with him,” added Mubiru.
KCCA FC players were not part of the first training session after being given permission to take part in their club’s league title parade around the capital city in Kampala.
