Uganda: Falcons Now Focus On Real Business

Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo

20 July 2011

The euphoria that surrounded the signing of Abdullahi Ramadhan by 7UP Falcons has died down as bigger business awaits their MTN-Fuba League prospects. The record champions face Charging Rhino at YMCA court today with more than an axe to grind having not played in over three weeks.

The last time they played competitively was the crashing 92-77 loss to Kyambogo Warriors, Dulah’s former team, on June 24. “You wouldn’t want to have long breaks between games but that’s what it is and we must stay focused,” Falcons star Richard Osano Omondi said.

The six-time champions are 2-3 and while they were away, UCU Canons (4-3) and Ndejje University Angels (4-3) have moved ahead of them in what is shaping to be a thrilling fight for the postseason.

Dulah hopeful

Omondi will need Dulah to start in the animated mode he had against Warriors where he bagged 17 points in the first period before fading to finish with 26. The Tanzanian guard is adamant the best is yet to come. “When we played my first game, I had worked with the team for only a few sessions. Things will get better,” advised Dulah.

His proficiency and ability to create plays for the size and energy of Philip Alweny will be hard for Rhino to contend with. The Rhino must pick themselves from the disappointment of missing 12 of 30 free throws in the loss 67-64 to UCU on Saturday.

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