History remains a crucial subject worthy the talk especially so, when further referencing necessitates.
Derrick Tekkwo’s persona as a football icon is a complete reciprocal–aggressive and solid as the Nyero rocks on the playing turf yet as humble and cool as cucumber off the arena.
Tekkwo made history as he became the first player to captain the Uganda Sand Cranes team as well the first scorer for the team ever.
I am honoured to having achieved that record, although it never crossed my mind at any one moment not yet you reminded me
He disclosed to Kawowo Sports with the shyness of a newly wedded bride rolling her eyes in a veil.
Uganda overcame Zanzibar 5 -4 in a mouth watering clash held at the Bububu sand stadium in Zanzibar.
As a defender, I never dreamt it would be me to score first since strikers are always closer to the opposition goal but again, when I am on the soccer field, I play out my best, and it is not surprising
He added.
Tekkwo plays for YMCA in the Pepsi national beach soccer league and turns out for Uganda Revenue Authority football club in the Azam Uganda Premier League.
Derrick Tekkwo (left) with Zanzibar Sand Heroes’ captain, Yusuf Saleh
He dreams of being the first Ugandan to captain the Sand Cranes team in an AFCON Championship.
When we qualify to the AFCON beach soccer Finals, I pray I am in best sharp to inspire my national team in the tournament
He asserts.
With the goal tally for the Uganda Sand Cranes officially opened, it remains to be seen, how many will be accommodated thus far.
Tekkwo Unplugged:
Full Names: Derrick Tekkwo
Date of Birth: 5th May 1995
Current Beach Soccer Club: YMCA
Uganda Premier League Team: Kira Young F.C
Position: Defender
Strong Foot: Right
Education: St Matia Kireka (Nursery), Murchison Bay Luzira (Primary), Hoima Central (O-Level) and Kalinaabiri Secondary School (A-level)
Role Models: Thierry Henry and Baker Lukooya (teammate at Kira Young in Uganda Premier League)
Best Food: Ugali (Posho) and Fresh Fish downed by Mirinda Soda
On Face Book: Yes [Teko Derrick]
