It’s Dhaira in Cranes goal against Benin

HE has a reputation of frustrating the opposition when it comes to penalty shoot-outs, but largely an imposing figure that makes any team impenetrable
On Sunday, youthful custodian Abbey Dhaira, will finally be entrusted with Cranes’ goalkeeping position that has been the area of concern since the start of this week.

According to reliable sources, Cranes goalkeeping coach Fred Lukwago has finally decided on those ‘safe hands’ that will guarantee Cranes a clean sheet against Benin.

“A decision has been taken and Dhaira will start in goal,” an inside source stated.

While the Cranes’ technical committee under the stewardship of Robert Williamson, will be engaged in pondering on the rest of the first team line-up, one brainteaser has atleast been resolved.
The committee had regular second-choice Hannington Kalyesubula or Posnet Omony to choose from.

Lukwago, Uganda’s celebrated goal keepers’ coach with an expertise in the trade that goes over 20 years had to tell Williamson the state of Omony or Kalyesbula’s fitness, though the Cranes boss is not a man known for having two minds.

Dhaira’s size and agility have made him hard to beat at both Express and URA FC before.

Meanwhile, Geoffrey Massa maintains that joint effort rather than individual reliance will have to be Uganda Cranes’ strategy if they are to mount a serious goal-harvest against Benin.

The national side has since the start of this week tried to remedy hitches that cost them in their 3-1 defeat in Niamey.
“It is simple as that. As strikers, we will do our best but every body else will have to take it as responsibility,” Massa said.

Probable line-up:
Dhaira, Masaba, Kizito, Batabaire, Sekagya, Bagoole, Kayizzi, T.Mawejje, Sepuuya, Massa and Sserumagga