Uganda Cranes Coach Bobby Williamson will immediately shift his focus to preparing his team for the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Williamson praised the performance of the boys saying they worked hard and deserved to win the Cecafa championship. He was speaking in Dar es Salaam Tanzania on Saturday evening after his team - The Uganda Cranes lifted the 2011 edition with a win over Rwanda in the finals.
The Scottish coach more specifically praised the performance of his players especially captain Andrew Mwesigwa,Mike Serrumaga, Simeon Masaba, Tonny Mawejje, Musa Mudde , Emmanuel Okwi among others and youthful players Henry Kalungi, Isaac Isinde, Emma Okwi, Mike Mutyaba and Moses Oloya who he thinks have now matured to gain a starting place during the oncoming African Cup of nations qualifiers.
“ It has been hard work and the boys deserved the trophy. They have been very unlucky not to qualify for the cup of nations but I believe it is a great side. As a team we will work hard to ensure we qualify for the 2013 African Cup of Nations” Said the three time Cecafa winning coach.
To beef up his squad, Williamson has announced he will start to visit and monitor some of the youthful players playing in European leagues. He said he will be traveling to UK next week to monitor young player called Davis Mugabi who is currently playing at Southampton and other players like Crizestom Ntambi, Sadam Juma in Vietnam.
Uganda next play against Congo Brazzaville in the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier.
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