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Although Byekwaso, 46, acknowledges his team’s decent performance, he recognizes the need for significant improvements before their next friendly game.
Uganda Cranes’ interim head coach, Morley Byekwaso, is reflecting on his first competitive loss since taking the role, after a 1-0 defeat to Mali in Bamako last Friday night at Stade de 26 Mars.
Although Byekwaso, 46, acknowledges his team’s decent performance, he recognizes the need for significant improvements before their next friendly game.
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14:13 - 14.10.2023
FOOTBALL Byekwaso Praises Newcomers Despite Cranes’ Defeat to Mali
The showdown took place in Bamako at the Stade du 26 Mars. Morley Byekwaso, overseeing from the sidelines, saw his team edged out 1-0 by the Eagles.
“We demonstrated a good team display; nonetheless, enhancements, such as better ball possession and quicker advances into the opponent’s final third, are essential,” Byekwaso emphasized.
With a penalty, converted by Yassine Sinayoko in the 71st minute after URA FC’s Hudu Mulikyi fouled in the box, sealing their fate, the Cranes will surely be analyzing their defensive strategy.
The match also saw several players making their senior debuts, including New York Red Bulls II midfielder Ibrahim Kasule, URA FC’s Hudu Mulikyi, Kitara FC forward Denis Omedi, and KCCA FC forward Usama Arafat.
Now, Byekwaso and his team turn their focus to their second friendly against Zambia in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
The Cranes, leaving Bamako for Dubai on Saturday, will face the Chipolopolo at Hamriya Stadium in Sharjah.
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