African Games: Uganda coach talking tough ahead of Nigeria showdown

By Wale Mustapha

Head Coach of Uganda men’s football team, Morley Byekwaso Ochama believes his side stand a good change of beating their Nigerian counterpart in the opening match of African Games on Thursday.

The Flying Eagles will be taking on the young Hippos at the Accra Sports Stadium by 8pm.

Despite admitting that the Coach Ladan Bosso’s Flying Eagles are the favorite to win the men’s football event, Ochama retained confidence in his team to make a significant statement.

“We have had good preparations since we entered camp, had practice games in Ethiopia and I believe the players are ready for this tournament,” Ochama was quoted by Kawowo Sports.

“We respect Nigeria as a superpower of African football but we don’t fear them. We played against them at AFCON U20 last year and I believe the team has improved a lot since then, so I believe we have what it takes to beat them here.”

The Flying Eagles finished second at the last edition of the African Games in Morocco.