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URA players find themselves standing at the intersection of grief and resilience at this juncture. At this point, the challenges they face extend far beyond the boundaries of the football pitch.
The passing of their esteemed coach, Sam Timbe, has cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire team and organisation.
In Tanzania, individuals align themselves as either Simba or Yanga fans. However, throughout the years, the rivalry between these two teams has both divided and united the nation to an equal extent.
As they gather their strength and prepare for the commencement of the 2023/2024 football season, they are tasked not only with carrying the weight of their loss but also with upholding and embodying Timbe’s indelible legacy.
The departure of a figure as influential as Timbe is an emotional hurdle that demands profound fortitude.
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His absence resonates deeply, particularly considering the cruel timing just before the pivotal semifinal match against KCCA FC in the FUFA Super8.
However, the URA players must summon the resilience to surge ahead within this touching setback, for the cadence of life marches forward unfazed, even amid profound mourning.
The fixture postponed due to Timbe’s passing has now been rescheduled for this Friday at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
This impending match offers the URA players a golden opportunity—a moment to display their technical prowess on the field and construct a living monument to Timbe’s memory through their performance.
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12:29 - 24.08.2023
FOOTBALL We are undaunted by grief – URA FC skipper Mulikyi rallies fans ahead of the Super 8 clash against KCCA FC
Sam Timbe, the former head coach of URA FC, had been diligently preparing his team for the FUFA Super 8 semifinal clash against KCCA FC scheduled for Sunday. However, the match was rightfully postponed in light of his untimely demise.
In the grand tapestry of the extensive season ahead, every day unfurls as a chance for the URA players to invigorate their spirits and sustain their motivation.
Within this journey, they find themselves playing for themselves and their collective and as custodians of their coach’s memory.
Commencing with the clash against KCCA FC, they possess the capacity to channel their grief into a fierce determination, igniting the pitch with the same fervour that Timbe once ignited within them.
As the season unfolds across league matches and tournaments throughout Uganda, the URA players can showcase their approach to the game as a living tribute, embodying Timbe’s enduring legacy.
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By manifesting the attributes he held dear—collaboration, unwavering dedication, and tenacity—they can weave his spirit into every victory they clinch.
Despite the difficulty, the URA players stand as a living testament that Timbe’s teachings persist as guiding lights.
This season, their performance transcends the realm of football, evolving into an exultant celebration of his profound impact, an unequivocal testament to his enduring influence on their lives.
Each stride they take onto the field reverberates with significance; they are not merely partaking in a sport but ushering forward the legacy of a luminary who dedicated his existence to the beautiful game.
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11:59 - 24.08.2023
FOOTBALL URA FC players want to win for fallen coach Sam Timbe
The Tax Collectors are mourning the demise of their tactician but must get back to serious business on the pitch, and winning the Super 8 tournament is high on the agenda.
Amid their mourning, the URA players have the privilege of metamorphosing their sorrow into an unstoppable force, propelling them towards triumph and conquest.
By embracing Timbe’s legacy, they transmute challenges into catalysts for excellence, inspiring them and everyone who witnesses their resolute journey.
In this season, their odyssey is far more than just football; it is a poignant tribute to a coach whose memory deserves celebration, a memory that finds its most vivacious embodiment in every accolade they attain.
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