Man United coaches leave Uganda satisfied

Manchester United Academy Director Chairman John Shields will leave the country a satisfied man about the progress made by the kids of Proline Soccer Academy (PSA). Shields disclosed this to the press at the end of the three day coaching clinic held at Lugogo Sports Complex.

He said the coaching style, almost six months after their tour of England where they caught the eye of many, has improved a great deal.

“When they played in England, you could see a group of players with all the enthusiasm to learn. These players are certainly getting better especially with their ball skills,” Shields said after the session attended by hundreds of kids from the U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16 and U-18 age groups.

Shields also emphasised ‘comfort on the ball and ability to beat opposition defenders’.

Shields, was in the country along with Man United Academy Director Anthony Whelan on a four-day working visit on the invitation of PSA Director Mujib Kasule and patron Julian Ferdinand, father of Premiership stars Rio and Anton of Man United and Sunderland respectively.

Kasule for his part told the press that he remains positive that President Yoweri Museveni will come good on his promise of providing land to start a fully-fledged academy on Entebbe Road.

“I have been in touch with the (land) authorities and hope it happens soon,” he said.

President Museveni promised to provide to the academy apiece of land when Rio and Anton called on him last year and this year respectively. The Academy has sponsorship deal worth $120,000 with MTN.