Three of the key factors for success in any sport is hard work, belief and belief. This is exactly what 16 year old Mathew Ivan Kitandwe echoes.
Born to Ugandan parents, Kitandwe has lived most of his life in England but he is currently with Cubs; the national U-17 side that is preparing to face Rwanda’s Junior Wasps in the 2015 Africa Youth qualifiers.
Kitandwe who joined the boys a few days after they walloped their Rwanda counterparts 4-0 in the first leg at Namboole ten days ago already dreams of representing his country despite being left out of the 18 man squad that will play in the return leg.
“I have a dream and that is representing my country,” Kitandwe told Kawowo Sports in an exclusive interview after the Cubs’ training session at Nakivubo on Tuesday.
“I am currently working hard especially on my fitness and ball work but there is a lot of progress and am optimistic I will soon be 100%,” a smiling Kitandwe continued.
Despite linking up with his teammates for a few days, the soft spoken but jovial Kitandwe says they are good lads that have made him settle.
“We are like family,” he said. “The lads are very good, interactive and they have made me settle. I really feel at home.”
Kitandwe revealed that he kick started his soccer career while in primary school where he was also an athlete but he chose football over athletics.
