As days draw closer to the must win 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier against Ghana, Uganda Cranes players are getting more confident with clear hopes of overpowering the Black Stars this Saturday during the group E clash at Namboole stadium.
Emma Okwi who silenced the Egypt Pharaohs at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole is also optimistic that the Cranes will register victory against Ghana Black Stars come Saturday.
‘Personally, i am set together with my teammates to encounter Ghana. This is almost a game of our lives we must win to stay in contention for the World Cup slot’ noted Okwi, a forward with Tanzanian giants, Simba Sports Club.
The silky goal poacher also remarked about his current form with the club and the National team, which gives him confidence that he will see the back of the net, again at the same fortress where Uganda Cranes has flourished over the years.
‘The role of a striker is to score goals. I score at my club and I scored the last goal for the Cranes against Egypt and this gives me confidence about the upcoming game’ Okwi added.
The team trained Buziga Islamic Institute on Thursday evening.
The last training session will be held on Friday 6th October 2017 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole 2.30 pm before Ghana Black Stars’ final session at 4 p.m.
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