Douglas Bugingo
4 August 2011
Retired goalkeeper Hussein Ssali reckons Uganda Kobs have what it takes to beat the continent’s best sides at the All Africa Games due September 3-18 in Maputo, Mozambique.
Ssali was part of the Kobs team that reached the semifinals during the 1999 All Africa Games in South Africa. “The current Kobs squad is full of very talented players in all departments,” the former KCC and Cranes goalkeeper said. “Much as they are in a very tough group, I believe they can go far.”
Uganda’s junior side were pitted alongside West African giants Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana in Group B. It is arguably the toughest group at the continental event. “With a good and knowledgeable coach like Bobby (Williamson), the Kobs can match the so-called giants. All they need is self-belief,” the US-based Ssali advised.
Kobs earned a ticket to Maputo after thumping Kenya 5-1 in the ultimate round of the qualifiers in Nairobi. Kenya did not honour the return fixture, citing financial constraints. “That away win over Kenya is a clear sign that the team is very aggressive. That’s what you need in such tournaments,” added Ssali, who has since attained coaching badges.
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