By Isaac Mites
As the Cranes’ focus shifts from the World Cup to Africa Nations Championships “CHAN”, preparations are now being built up with the Super League.
Cranes coach Micho Sredojevich started yesterday to continue with his scouting as the league resumes. Micho and the Cranes returned in time for local football’s biggest competition that will be back with proline hosting Police and Express taking on Vipers.
The Serbian tactician must have been impressed by CHAN talents of Brian Majwega, Hassan Wasswa, Dennis Iguma, Frank Kalanda and the likes that participated in Uganda’s match against Senegal in Morocco. Others like Savio Kabugo and Richard Kasasa didn’t play against the Lions of Teranga, but gained golden experience after camping with the Cranes for almost a month.
Uganda put up a spirited fight only to succumb to a late goal that had the West Africans grab Group J’s sole slot to the final qualifier to the Brazil 2014 World Cup.
The league offers Micho with a rich talent spotting ground for the CHAN competition that is restricted to locally based players. Uganda will be making its second appearance in the biennial competition whose forthcoming finals will be in South Africa in January next year.
Besides the league, Micho also has targeted on the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in November to further strengthen his troops.
The spotlight in yesterday evening’s league games in Wankuluku were giants Vipers who were paying a visit to the Red Eagles. Six time champions Express will be all out for a win in their quest to regain local football’s biggest trophy that they last won in 2012. Bunamwaya the 2010 champions are equally a team to watch.
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