We are playing every two days, now like today, we surely did not play well because the truth is the players are fatigued. These players are not machines, they are also human beings and because they are tired, that is why the game today was too slow but I am satisfied with the result. When you look at the way our league fixtures have been organised, it is unreal. There is nearly no time for necessary player recovery between games; it is absurd, the tactician stated. Players deserve adequate rest between games, but we played on Saturday and then on Tuesday while we also have another game on Friday.
A rather rough challenge on Ashraf Mugume saw Kitara s Dennis Monday become the first man to be cautioned with a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Coach Mike Mutebi made changes as the second half started with Kigozi replacing Keziron Kizito while Charles Lwnaga replaced Brian Aheebwa.
A mistake by Kitara s goalkeeper gave Bright Anukani a great chance to double KCCA s lead with a comfortable tap-in in the 50th minute. Three minutes later, they extended their lead when Magambo scored his brace with Ronald Musana providing the assist.
At the hour mark, Kigozi s fierce shot found the back of the net for KCCA s fourth goal with Anukani being the provider of the killer assist.
And while in Kigali, two more players also returned positive results, and thus Caf decided to cancel the match and award it to AS Kigali on a 2-0-win basis.
With the return leg now set for St Mary’s Kitende, Mutebi, who has already recovered from the virus, has now said the team will apply their usual tactics since it will help them to overturn the result and qualify for the next stage.
“We have everybody available and it is a huge task, they got an advantage back home by not playing but getting the two goals, so now it is up to us to do the same thing, try to win and qualify,” Mutebi told
“I am just going to turn what we have been taught by the coaches into action when I happen to get a chance because our team is strong, you can’t be very sure about whether you will play or not,” Mugume said as per
“But if I get that chance, I am ready to give 100%. It will be my first time playing in this tournament and I will be very happy if I get that chance and taking the team to the next level.
“Everyone is in good shape and ready for the game and the camp has helped us to get more time together. We are very ready, everyone is positive and just waiting for the day.”