“For me, [Dennis] Iguma played well though he lost a few balls. He was doing all the donkey work to serve the offensive players going forward.
“Jurua [Hassan] also played his role and although we lost this game, I can’t blame those two. I only blame the forwards who weren’t clinical enough.”
The tactician said they have to grow strong if they are to end the season at least with a trophy.
“It is a tough result and we are playing Maroons FC next in the Uganda Cup, a team that has always troubled us,” he added.
“If we are to win any trophy this season, we need to change our character because we have players whose character is very weak.
“The attitude is good and morale is high,” Kajoba told the club’s official website. “We all know what is at stake here. Let’s not be fooled by their position on the table, this will not be a stroll in the park.
“They will definitely be out for revenge, but for us, our aim is to get a positive result.”
Prior to losing to Express, the Venoms were held to a frustrating draw by Wakiso Giants and have not scored any goal since beating Kitara FC 3-0 almost a fortnight ago.
The two sides come into this fixture with different targets. Vipers will be seeking to complete a double over MYDA and keep their title hopes alive while the hosts will be out to avenge their away humiliating 7-0 defeat and also fight for their first home win.
The coaches always want to put their best players on the pitch. Therefore you will find so many of them playing a lot continually which takes a huge toll on the body. They play a lot and do very intense training. This is because most of the players and their coaches are under pressure [to deliver]. The results are so many injuries.
Buteme also pointed out how poor training methods by some teams as well as poor diet and conditioning is further harming the players. The poor diet of most Ugandans, the poor conditioning where the body takes more load than it is supposed to, is another challenge, she continued.
Daily Monitor
Saturday April 24 2021
Summary
Ssimbwa’s contract expires on June 30, but at the moment, the league title challenge and contract stand are constantly pronounced in the same breath.
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As the final StarTimes Uganda Premier League bend draws nigh, there appears to be more speculation over Sam Ssimbwa’s future at URA.
Ssimbwa’s contract expires on June 30, but at the moment, the league title challenge and contract stand are constantly pronounced in the same breath.
Incidentally, URA, jostling for the top slot with Vipers, wrap up their season against Myda at Ndejje on June 30.
“My contract situation has not stopped me from planning to win a double for URA this season. At the moment I m focused at keeping at the top of the table and winning this season s title which is becoming a reality every passing day,” Ssimbwa told SCORE.
“From the government that blessed the return of sports in the country after a lengthy Covid-19 ban on recreation and sporting events to the club owners, players, media, and sponsors we are all full of praise for them,” Kiiza said.
“We humbly appeal to the clubs to comply with the set regulations.”
The first and the second leg encounters will be played between May 1 and 6 on a home and away basis.
An explosive match is expected to be between Uganda Revenue Authority FC and Express FC, sides that have been impressive in the Premier League during the ongoing campaign and are second and third.