Though most thought Duncan ‘Kikankane’ Mubiru decision not to participate in the SMC rally was good news to his competitors, Jonas Kansiime thinks otherwise.
Kansiime who sits second on the National Rally Championship (NRC) with 208 points after three rounds bemoans Kikankane’s absence saying that it takes something away from him though he maintains he has a big chance of winning and probably closing the gap, or taking over leadership of the log from current leader Ronal Sebuguzi.
“I perform well under pressure thus Kikankane’s involvement would have helped my pace,” Kansiime winner in Jinja told Kawowo Sports.
“It’s always nice competing against the big guns but that is no excuse. I am ready for victory and surely feel I have gotten a better chance in the SMC rally,” he added.
Despite Kikankane’s absence, Kansiime still expects a tough challenge from what he termed as ‘top drivers’ that include among others former NRC champion Ronald Sebuguzi, Wycliffe Bukenya, Shafik Semujju, Omar Mayanja and reigning champion Jas Mangat who is expected to start his campaign over the weekend after missing the three opening events of the calendar.
Based on the current standings, Kansiime will be flagged off in second with Sebuguzi opening the route.
The event commences with a Super Special Stage (SSS) at Festino City Mukono before the second and final leg of the competitive sections in Busiika and Luweero.
