What the legends say: Bidandi calls for systems
Jun 03, 2011
BIDANDI Ssali, a Presidential aspirant in the just concluded elections, will be one of those Ugandans eagerly following the Cranes in their Nations Cup tie Guinea Bissau today.
By JAMES BAKAMA
BIDANDI Ssali, a Presidential aspirant in the just concluded elections, will be one of those Ugandans eagerly following the Cranes in their Nations Cup tie Guinea Bissau today.
“I have lately not been into football but I will follow this match,†Bidandi who has of recent been more into politics said.
The official confessed that apart from skipper Ibrahim Sekagya, whom he described as his son, he does not know much about the current team. “I am surprised he (Sekagya) will not be playing this time.â€
Bidandi, who was manager of the Cranes sides that reached the 1978 Nations Cup final, however advised FUFA not to heavily rely on individuals but systems.
“Sekagya’s absence shouldn’t be a big problem. There should be other options,†he said citing the times when he was in charge of Cranes and KCC.
“We developed formations where we had replacements for even players like skipper Jimmy Kirunda and superstars like Phillip Omondi. â€
He said a crisis like what seems to be happening now with Sekagya on suspension would never arise.
“At all times, we would have at least three players in all positions.
He also has a tip for Cranes technical bench. “The coach should be fully in charge. Most problems usually arise when everyone on the line starts talking.â€
Bidandi certainly had his lessons from a 1987 case when interventions from the pavilion cost Uganda a place in the continental finals.
Uganda was leading Cameroon 3-0 and was just a goal away from eliminating the Desert warriors who had in the first leg beaten the Cranes 5-1.
Late in the game, National Council of Sports General Secretary Abbot Ssebuliba passed a chit to coach Bernabas Mwesiga directing him to substitute striker Ron Vvubya for defender Charles Katumba.
Ssebuliba felt that overlapping centre half Paul Hasule would serve even better as a number six if Katumba replaced him in defence.
Mwesiga complied but the strategy backfired as Katumba’s first touch resulted in a goal for Cameroon that ejected Uganda.
BIDANDI Ssali, a Presidential aspirant in the just concluded elections, will be one of those Ugandans eagerly following the Cranes in their Nations Cup tie Guinea Bissau today.
“I have lately not been into football but I will follow this match,†Bidandi who has of recent been more into politics said.
The official confessed that apart from skipper Ibrahim Sekagya, whom he described as his son, he does not know much about the current team. “I am surprised he (Sekagya) will not be playing this time.â€
Bidandi, who was manager of the Cranes sides that reached the 1978 Nations Cup final, however advised FUFA not to heavily rely on individuals but systems.
“Sekagya’s absence shouldn’t be a big problem. There should be other options,†he said citing the times when he was in charge of Cranes and KCC.
“We developed formations where we had replacements for even players like skipper Jimmy Kirunda and superstars like Phillip Omondi. â€
He said a crisis like what seems to be happening now with Sekagya on suspension would never arise.
“At all times, we would have at least three players in all positions.
He also has a tip for Cranes technical bench. “The coach should be fully in charge. Most problems usually arise when everyone on the line starts talking.â€
Bidandi certainly had his lessons from a 1987 case when interventions from the pavilion cost Uganda a place in the continental finals.
Uganda was leading Cameroon 3-0 and was just a goal away from eliminating the Desert warriors who had in the first leg beaten the Cranes 5-1.
Late in the game, National Council of Sports General Secretary Abbot Ssebuliba passed a chit to coach Bernabas Mwesiga directing him to substitute striker Ron Vvubya for defender Charles Katumba.
Ssebuliba felt that overlapping centre half Paul Hasule would serve even better as a number six if Katumba replaced him in defence.
Mwesiga complied but the strategy backfired as Katumba’s first touch resulted in a goal for Cameroon that ejected Uganda.