Spirited hearts win championships coupled with oozing determination, diligence, teamwork and at many times sheer lady luck.
As the Uganda Cranes seek for the 14th crown, team captain at the 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Ethiopia, Farouk Miya is one determined soul among the many.
In an interview shortly after receiving his man of the award when Uganda beat Malawi, he sounded rather confident;
We are determined to reach the finals and take the title. We are ready to work for it.
Currently on three goals, Miya’s overall team play has been one of the driving forces to the Cranes success thus far.
He scored a brace against Zanzibar in Uganda’s 4-0 victory over the Islanders and was on target with a rare headed goal against Malawi in the quarters on Monday.
The Vipers Sports Club player has had a superb season for club and country all season round.
Uganda will face Ethiopia in the semi-finals of the on Thursday, 3rd December 2015 in Addis Ababa.
