UPPC- Gaddafi Coach Kabonge Vibrant, hints on Season & Personal Target after Defeating MYDA

Experienced winger Yasin Mugume and Jonathan Mbula scored the all important goals for Allan Kabonge coached side UPPC/Gaddafi as they defeated MYDA 2-1 in exciting FUFA Big league game played on Sunday at Entebbe Works play ground.

A happy Allan Kabonge, expressed his joy for his third win at home and his forth win of the season and, he is hopeful his mission will be accomplished.

” This is a crucial win for us and these bottom placed teams are always very turf because they are fighting for their life in the tier, so the win to me in this game, is one of those that will determine that we shall play in the SUPL next season. Am very happy with my boys’ performance every one gave in his best for the three points, because the most important thing for me is getting maximum points always, whoever comes to play Allan Kabonge comes in full swing and most of the MYDA players were my academy kids so they came to play for their lives and they gave a good challenge.” Kabonge told Sports256 in an exclusive interview.

Kabonge also sent a big message to the fans that have always flocked Entebbe works pitch and those that have always moved with the team for the away games.

” To you our dear fans, we thank you so much and we promise you to build on this win with more energy and passion, be it away or home, we shall make sure we get points to achieve our main target of promotion to the SUPL next season. But our first target for now, is leading the table and we pray God guides us and you the fans, I kindly request you to come and support your team because wherever we have moved it’s evident that it’s we that have the least number of fans, its understandable that Entebbe people had forgotten about football but we are trying as much as possible to bring you back and as well there those that love to watch but don’t have the money, I pray for them to get the money and come support the team. And my biggest urge is to all potential Sponsors to come partner with us.” Kabonge concluded.

UPPC/Gaddafi came from a goal down to win it 2-1 against struggling bottom placed Bugisu side.

Moses Ocoman headed the visitors infront as early as the 9th minute when he capitalized on goal Keeper Muhammed Ssekeeba blunder, but the joy was short-lived when Mugume simply tapped in the equaliser in the 12th minute.

Before the half time mark, with the hosts sharing a lions’ share of possession, gingatic forward Jonathan Mbula gave the hosts the lead, when his well struck left footed effort found the top right corner of the net.

The other UPPC first half chances fell to Mugume and Kawawa Junior Samuel, Mugume tapping inches wide and the latter denied by goal keeper Ejapu.

At the half time mark, coach Kabonge made two tactical substitutions when he introduced defensive midfielder Charles Batibwe and veteran forward Davis Kasirye for midfielders Kawawa & Gerald Lule and later brought on Kazibwe Daniel and Duncan Sseninde for Mugume and Jonathan Mbula. In the three added minutes, Micheal Luboowa replaced team captain Kakaire as Kabonge’s last substitution.

UPPC FC Vice Captain Kawawa Junior Samuel, who played the FBL last season with now Ntungamo based Kaaro Karungi FC, was delighted with the win and the work done so far on their dream Journey.

” We are happy for the win but the most important thing is our target to earn promotion, the manager has instilled the winning mentality in the team and that’s what we all go for whenever on the pitch but as well asks everyone to go play the game with out pressure. We are greatful to the fans that turn up to support their team. We promise them what they desire most, -promotion to the SUPL.” Kawawa told Sports256.

The promotion expert Kabonge, has guided 5 teams so far to Uganda’s top tier league (SUPL); He beat Nkumba University in Masaka to bring Aurum Roses to the top tier, guided Onduparaka FC as table leaders, helped Masavu , Paidha Black Angels and Kyeyune FC and all eyes are on to the next one UPPC Gaddafi FC.

In his interesting conclusive remarks, Kabonge also pointed at his long term goal of coaching the national team. ” I have achieved and am doing all this, but my biggest target is to coach the Uganda Cranes, am very happy the players I trained when they were still young and those formerly in my academy are there before me and most importantly my little blood brother Jude Semugabi, so am preparing my self for the biggest job in the country, coaching the Cranes.” Kabonge stated.

UPPC/Gaddafi FC ascended to forth position with 14 points two behind log leaders Blacks Power(16points), 1 point behind second placed Booma, tied at 14 with 3rd placed Calvary.

Second and third placed teams; Booma and Calvary, have played 8 games each in this campaign, one more than Log leaders Blacks Power and 4th placed UPPC/Gaddafi.

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UPPC FC XI
Muhammad Ssekeba, Duncan Ssemakula, Simon Namwanja, Derrick Kigundu, Amayo Ahmed, Enzama Brian , Gerrald Lule, Thomas Kakaire, Kawawa Junior Samuel, Yasin Mugume, Jonathan Mbula 

Substitutes
Davis Kasirye, Frank Kalanda, Duncan Sseninda, Daniel Kazibwe, Isma Maganda, Charles Batibwe, Yusuf Bogere, Cornelius Muyimbwa, Godfrey Sekyewa, Fahad Nsubuga, Ronald Bithum

MYDA XI

Edmond Ejapu, Corcas, Kaizi, Emmanuel Mpoza, Rodgers Sebyondwa, Abraham Elyong, Arafat Kankonge, Moses Ocoman, Paulister Muwonge, Thomas Kabaale, Innocent Opira, Bruno Kaweesi

Substitutes
Joel Matua, Noel Nasasira, Faruku Samari, Gilbert Ndihukire, William Osikol