Our target in the [Tuesday] game is to burn all our energy to try to reach and achieve what we know and believe.
The team provided an update on the services of captain John Raphael Bocco who is nursing an injury. Defender Erasto Nyoni has joined the team giving the former Azam FC tactician options ahead of the Chipolopolo date. We have Nyoni and [Selemani] Matola with us, they have already joined the team in preparation for the game on Tuesday against Zambia, TFF Communications Officer Clifford Dimbo told reporters. We are not sure about Bocco s involvement, he has not been training with the team. We will wait for the doctor s report before deciding whether he will be involved or not.
“I believe that we are better poised to begin the competition positively by winning our encounter against Zambia which will help us a lot to boost our confidence prior to the follow-up matches.”
Kaseja has also revealed his inspiration to the young players in the squad, insisting he has told them to feel proud of fighting for their country and take each game seriously.
“The competition is here and they need to prove to people that they can do it and I strongly trust in them to do the commendable job for our nation,” Kaseja continued.
“We just need to give them full backing and always aim to win the first game which will surely provide the way forward as far as the entire contest is concerned.
Our target in the [Tuesday] game is to burn all our energy to try to reach and achieve what we know and believe.
The team provided an update on the services of captain John Raphael Bocco who is nursing an injury. Defender Erasto Nyoni has joined the team giving the former Azam FC tactician options ahead of the Chipolopolo date. We have Nyoni and [Selemani] Matola with us, they have already joined the team in preparation for the game on Tuesday against Zambia, TFF Communications Officer Clifford Dimbo told reporters. We are not sure about Bocco s involvement, he has not been training with the team. We will wait for the doctor s report before deciding whether he will be involved or not.
Against Simba, the former Posta Rangers and Bandari goalkeeper stopped Joash Onyango’s penalty as they went on to win 4-3 in the shoot-out.
For him, the coach and the fellow goalkeepers Metacha Mnata and Ramadhan Kabwili deserved credit for what they contributed behind the scenes as they were crowned champions in Zanzibar.
“I am very happy and thankful for the coach [Cedric Kaze] to trust me all through the tournament. I am also happy for my fellow goalkeepers Metacha and Kabwili for the support they have given me all through,” the Kenya international told reporters.
“The goalkeeping coach also deserves a special mention because he has been a key figure that has ensured my growth as a goalkeeper.”