Onyango: We need to make Hoima a Fortress

David GOMBE

Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango is impressed with the developments a at Hoima Metropolis Stadium and hailed the thought of taking part in on the venue for the primary time.

Onyango and his teammates are decided to prevail on their maiden outing in Hoima and is optimistic that they are going to make the venue a fortress.

“Initially, we need to thank everybody who made it attainable for us to be right here. And naturally, to the gorgeous stadium, as a result of it’s my first time as properly on the stadium. It’s superb, and we will’t watch for the sport tomorrow,” Onyango mentioned.

The skilled goalkeeper acknowledged the journey challenges however insisted that the workforce should stay centered on the duty forward.

“In fact, because the coach mentioned, slightly little bit of hiccups right here and there when it comes to our travelling, however the opposition as properly additionally face the identical problem. So it might by no means be an excuse. We simply have to play the sport, as a result of on the finish of the day we have now to play the sport,” he added.

Onyango mentioned the gamers are decided to ship a optimistic lead to Uganda’s first worldwide fixture on the Hoima venue.

“First sport in Hoima for the nationwide workforce. However we simply need to make it a fortress and attempt to get the outcomes that everybody expects us to get.”

The Uganda Cranes shall be trying to profit from dwelling benefit after they face Libya within the Pamoja 2027 AFCON Qualifiers at Hoima Metropolis Stadium on Tuesday.