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James Ssekandi<\/p>\n

25 June 2011<\/p>\n

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Uganda’s junior team, the Kobs, will pick inspiration from their seniors, Cranes, when they take on Kenya at Nyayo Stadium in an All Africa Games qualifier tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Owen Kasule, captain of the U-23 side and a member of the Cranes, believes that Kobs should be spurred by Uganda’s current form in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cranes secured a point away in Nairobi last year and now lead Group J on 10 points with Kenya (four points) languishing in third place.<\/p>\n

“The belief in the Cranes camp is incredible. You just have to admire the togetherness and pick a leaf,” Kasule told Saturday Monitor. Along with U-23 teammates winger Mike Mutyaba, striker Hamis Kiiza and defender Dennis Guma, Kasule has learnt a lot in working with national skipper Ibrahim Sekagya.<\/p>\n

“On Sunday (tomorrow) we must work twice as hard for each other to pick something in Nairobi,” he added. Ideally, avoiding defeat of a huge margin and getting some away goals is what Kobs assistant George Ssimwogerere will demand from his players.<\/p>\n

Ssimwogerere believes the current crop has the maturity to qualify for the Games due September in Maputo, Mozambique.<\/p>\n

“Over two legs, this Kobs side has lots of experienced players to progress,” Ssimwogerere noted. Uganda last featured in the 1999 edition, losing 2-0 to hosts South Africa in the semifinal while Kenya’s previous appearance was in 1987 as hosts.<\/p>\n

To earn a date with Kenya, Kobs eliminated Tanzania’s Manyara Stars 5-2 on aggregate with Kiiza scoring three goals over the two legs. Kenya are here at the expense of Eritrea, who won the first leg 4-1 in Asmara before failing to travel for the return leg. The winner will represent Africa Zone 5 in Maputo.<\/p>\n

Kobs travelling team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goalkeepers: A. Kimera, J. Sebuliba,<\/p>\n

Defenders: D. Guma, R. Seku,<\/p>\n

S. Mpiima, A. Kisalita, H. Kavuma,<\/p>\n

S. Okello<\/p>\n

Midfielders: O. Kasule, P. Senfuka,<\/p>\n

M. Mutyaba, B. Majwega, G. Kizito,<\/p>\n

M. Oloya, S. Juma<\/p>\n

Strikers: E. Okwi, H. Kiiza, P. Edema<\/p>\n

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