Onduparaka players defender Rashid Toha and striker Muhammed Shaban returned home after an unimpressive showing at SuperSport United where they had traveled for a trial stint.
The duo returned over the weekend after close to a week of trials at the club managed by former South African star player Eric Tinkler.
SuperSport was willing to loan the two players to second division side Stellenbosch for further development, an offer they declined.
At SuperSport, they took part in two trial matches and a number of sessions to test their physical and mental readiness for the grueling professional setting.
Unfortunately, the duo failed to ‘cross the line’ and were deemed as surplus baggage at the club.
They are thus expected to return to the parent club, Onduparaka ahead of the new season which kicks off September 12, 2017.
Young striker Shaban admitted having something to do for development.
I have a lot of work to do to develop.
I am grateful for the opportunity however, I have decided to stay with Onduparaka where we have a very good coach who can develop me into a professional player.
I am ready to play in the Uganda Premier League with my current club and fight for the golden boot.
Their club head coach, Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, a former CAF Champions League winner who also had successful pro stints in Cote D’Voire and Ireland believes there is a lot of time for the two players to mature.
These boys are still young, they have plenty of chances, am happy to have them back. They will make us more stronger this season.
Before they left, they withdrew from the CHAN team that was preparing for the first leg in South Sudan that ended 0-0 in Juba. They also missed the return leg at Kampala which Uganda won convincingly 5-1.
Onduparaka Football Club is currently in pre-season training sessions.
