Bidandi should be handed the reins

Nov 24, 2003

IN the aftermath of Uganda Cranes’ progress to the group stages of the 2006 ACN/World Cup, FUFA replayed their all-time favourite classic:<br>

IN the aftermath of Uganda Cranes’ progress to the group stages of the 2006 ACN/World Cup, FUFA replayed their all-time favourite classic:

“From now, the task is big for a local coach. We need a foreigner to lead us.”

Why FUFA believes there’s no Ugandan sufficiently competent to handle the national team remains a complex puzzle to most!
Uganda’s array of coaching talent is undeniable and the epitome of this quality is, undoubtedly, Bidandi Ssali.

Having inspired Uganda to the dizzying heights of African football in 1978, Bidandi has been in self-imposed soccer exile during Cranes fall from grace.

His brief sojourn in club football was responsible for KCC’s metarmophosis from mere giant to Uganda’s unrivalled soccer heavyweights.

Bidandi’s experience and reputation would make him every bookmaker’s favourite for the Cranes post.

Tales of FUFA and club officials dictating to local coaches, especially as regards team selection, would be consigned to the dust-coated archives by Bidandi’s no-nonsense approach.

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