Sacked, contract terminated, call it whatever you want, bottom line is the four time Cecafa winner, who some locals had started calling ‘Ugandan’ is no longer coach of national football side the Cranes. This should be a wakeup call to the people who pulled the trigger on Bobby Williamson.
Especially since qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations is like taking Uganda to the Promised Land. And all Ugandan just like the Israelites lost patience with Moses then are losing it with ‘The savior of Ugandan football,’ ‘The father of Ugandan football’
From 2006, Ugandans have been let down four times, not because of Lazlo Czaba or Bobby not knowing what to do. But because the men who call the shots have neglected the small details that make the wedding memorable.
If only six years ago, after getting rid of Denis Obua (RIP) shamelessly, successor Lawrence Mulindwa had invested in the youth all the moneys he has wasted buying qualification. I mean genuinely invest in the authentic U17, U19, and U20s, the questions being asked now would be; ‘when are we being crowned Africa champions?’
The U17 would be 23 years old now, U19 25 years old U20s 26. That can’t be difficult since Fifa funds the development of youth Football with US$250,000 annually. But since you have decided to go back on the drawing board and signs are clear that this time you willing to draw something there.
Next manager shouldn’t be given conditions like Bobby and Czaba was given, because that will only prove that you are slow learner, that is if you really learn from your mistakes.
He should be tasked to work with youth local coaches who spend their entire lives preparing young people only to be wasted by selfish club owners when the country needs them the most.
But remember to let that coach be able to summon his own players, because the reason you would have hired him is because you are sure he is the best among the ‘bestest.’ Swallow you pride and accept who should be running league football in Uganda and accept to work together.
Lower leagues should be more organized, let club get promoted and relegated on merit. After all of you are all Ugandans who should be proud that you contributed to the development of the sport in Uganda.
Fufa should use this time to reconcile with the people who can make this dream work. For once force your selves to do things the right way and this how much joy it will bring in the end. Uganda can become perennial candidates for the Afcon six year from now and beyond.
