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Jimmy Kirunda: A genius and captain fantastic

Kirunda won his first cap with the Uganda Cranes in a 1969 friendly with Burundi to mark Pope Paul’s visit to Uganda. 

Jimmy Kirunda: A genius and captain fantastic
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

By James Bakama

At the height of his career, Jimmy Kirunda was likened to German legend Franz Beckenbauer.

There was a lot in common between the two players. Both had great vision,

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