Nalubaale coach survives angry fans

Police came to the rescue of Nalubaale FC’s Romanian coach Dorian Marin after the team lost for the second time at home in as many matches.

Police had to fire in the air to disperse the crowd.

The big spending club has yet to win in the current 2008/09 Uganda Super League campaign.

Marin has a one-year contract which expires next February

They lost 1-0 to Bunamwaya last Sunday and on Friday went down to 2-1 to army side Simba FC which forced the home fans to take law in their own hands demanding for the dismissal of the Romanian coach.

The fans gave the Romanian coach ultimatum to win their next match against Boroboro at home next Friday.

But Isaac Mukasa, Chief Executive Officer of the club dismissed the fans actions. “This is an administrative issue and the fans should stay calm and give support to the team,” Mukasa told KickOffEastAfrica.com.

“The management is yet to meet over the team’s performance as the season is only two matches old. Marin has a one-year contract which expires next February.”

The Romanian joined the club early this year from Syria where he was coaching a local club. He also coached Eritrea national team.

Nalubaale invested heavily by recruiting a Nigerian striker Jonathan Algbe Osemekial and also making Gefrrey Sserunkuma move a permanent from Western Province United in South Africa.

Meanwhile, Boroboro Tigers coach George Lutalo is also under pressure after the Northern region team lost their second match. Boroboro went down 1-0 to league champions KCC at home.

“Lutalo is one of the best coaches around and will stay with us,” Denis Akwi, club secretary said.