Nasur fills in for Otti

By James Bakama and Ali MaoArua-Garage 2 Military-Nile 1TomorrowSCOUL v HeroesSaturdayKasese v SC VillaSimba v ExpressCOACH David Otti’s absence from KCC’s Lugogo training ground on Tuesday sparked off speculation that the veteran tactician had quit.That the Lugogo training was conducted by new assistant coach Abbey Nasur, heightened talk that Otti had finally given in to fans’ pressure and resigned.But Otti told The New Vision he was in Namboole watching the SC Villa versus Masaka match.“I have not even thought of quitting. Those who still have doubts should come to Lugogo now,” said Otti shortly before last evening’s training.Otti has, despite keeping KCC in the Nile Special Super League lead, been under intense pressure from fans for being highly defensive.He said he was happy with Nasur’s arrival.“We are getting on fine,” said Otti, who coached Nasur in the national team in the seventies. On Tuesday’s session, Otti said they drew a training program together with Nasur that includes watching most of their opponents’ games. “And that is what we shall be doing for every session,” he said.After playing for Cranes and then Maroons in the top local soccer league, Nasur joined Kenyan giants Gor Mahia.The coaching duo will have their first assignment against Iganga at Ssaza ground on Sunday.r ARUA Garage yesterday registered their first win in the Nile Special Super League. Baby Saidi put Arua Garage in the lead before Michael Dogu levelled matters in Akii Bua stadium.However, Abubaker Kisawuzi close range shot put the hosts ahead against Military-Nile team that failed to match the pace of the game. Action continues tomorrow with Heroes travelling to Lugazi.ends