Uganda U-20 captain Poloto vows to deliver service above self

AFCON U-20 Qualifiers:

• First Leg: (Saturday, 31st March 2018): Uganda Hippos Vs South Sudan – At Lugogo, Kampala
• 2nd Leg (20th – 22nd April 2018): South Sudan Vs Uganda Hippos – Juba

Uganda U-20 national football team captain Julius Poloto has promised to command exceptionally and lead by example in the upcoming AFCON U-20 first leg qualifier at home with South Sudan.

Poloto, recently named the name team to take over from KCCA teammate Muhammed ‘Deldon Jaggarson’ Shaban who has since graduated to the U-23 team.

Ever calm and composed, Poloto, is a utility and diligent servant on and off the field of play. He boldly shared his views with eloquence;

I thank God for the gift of life and the talent he gave me and my teammates.

To be appointed captain for a national team is another blessing that comes with its own responsibilities. I will use my experience to help the team.

I will serve above self and ready for the tasks presented in my midst.

Poloto is a graduate from the famous Uganda U-17 team that was also handled by the current U-20 head coach, Mathias Lule.

We shall give our best for the country in the qualifiers against South Sudan.

Personally, my experience as i have been playing for KCCA for the past two seasons will be put to good use.

I will help the other young players because we are one family

The former Kasawo S.S and Kibuli S.S play maker is comfortable at most positions on the field of play with equal measure.

He can easily play as a right back and offensive player as well, central midfield and as a half nine.

Uganda Hippos host South Sudan this Saturday in the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifiers.

The second leg will be played after a fortnight at the Juba stadium.

The successful winner over the two legs will face Cameroon at the next stage of the qualifiers.