Ailing ex-Cranes midfielder Willy Kyambadde seeks treatment
Former Cranes midfielder Willy Kyambadde is one those players that promised much but didn't live up to expectations.
Kyambadde who played with the likes of Ibrahim Sekaggya, Abubakar Tabula and Wilber Musika is currently living in a sorrowful state at his residence in Kawempe Jinja Kalooli.
"Life has been challenging ever since I retired from the game. In fact even getting what to eat is a problem yet I also have to look for medical assistance to treat my self since I have a Kidney and liver problem. When I went to Mulago Hospital for checkup, the doctors told me I have a problem with my kidney and liver but in infant stages which can be treated," Kyambadde said.
Kyambadde's condition is worrying in that he cannot even walk.
"I find it hard to walk since I feel a lot of pain. I can't even do anything like I used. I have so many obligations but I cannot carry on because of the problem I have," Kyambadde said.
He has also a pleaded to football fraternity to give him a helping hand so he can get medical assistance since he has a family to take care.
Kyambadde started his football career at Naggalama Islamic under the late Sheikh Jamil Kakeeto but he had his Super League debut at Arua Young in 1994.
He, however, made a name fo himself in 1995 when joined Express and in 1996, he played for the Uganda Cranes in a 2-0 loss to Angola at Nakivubo stadium.
His fine ball control, skills on the ball and speedy dribbling made him a darling at Express despite the fact that at times he came on as substitute.
He later joined KCC now KCCA in 2000 and many had regarded him as successor to Jackson Mayanja although he didn't stay long there before he returned to Express in 2002 where he won Kakungulu Cup now Stanbic Uganda Cup in 2003.
Thereafter, he left for Vietnam to play professional football. Kyambadde who also featured for Proline, ended his career at Bright Stars.