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Musician Derrick Ddungu alias Rickman Manrick has backed his father Patrick Kabuye for the Uganda Cranes head coach job after the position was left vacant, as Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic parted ways with FUFA.
The latter had been in the role in his second stint for the past two years, but with a year to go, his contract was mutually terminated.
And, Rickman feels his 'UEFA A licenced' father is a worthy replacement for the hot-seat.
"Coach Kabuye would make a good Uganda Cranes coach indeed. Overly qualified football genius. I hope FUFA does the needful," Rickman tweeted.
It should be noted that Kabuye is a hugely qualified 'UEFA A' licensed coach, who studied his coaching badges in Germany.
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10:01 - 15.09.2023
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She further defended her choice and recommendation, as some responses accused her of supporting Kabuye solely because he is Rickman's father.
Kabuye also holds a United States Soccer Federation Level A coaching license among several other coaching qualifications.
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12:36 - 13.09.2023
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Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
He has previously been part of the United States national U-17 coaching staff in 2002.
He has coached several other youth and senior sides in Germany and USA, where he also served as a member of the Olympic Development Program (ODP).
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16:40 - 13.09.2023
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The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
Kabuye is a highly learned man, who also holds a Bachelors and Masters' degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas El Paso.
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11:58 - 15.09.2023
FOOTBALL Milutin Sredojevic: Ugandans 'afraid' Micho may make a third coming
As such, a section of fans fear Micho could return to the country for yet another round.
A number of football enthusiasts have fronted other local names, including Mike Mutebi, Sam Ssimbwa, Abdallah Mubiru and many more.
Micho's departure followed Uganda Cranes' failure to qualify for the Cote D'Ivoire 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last week.
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11:46 - 15.09.2023
FOOTBALL Dennis Onyango's heartfelt farewell to the sacked Uganda Cranes head coach Micho
In his role as the Uganda Cranes captain, Dennis Onyango, alongside former head coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic, led Uganda to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
This was only a spark after a series of unpleasant results, unrecognizable football and dismal shows at tournaments, including the failed African Nations Championships in January.
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06:53 - 15.09.2023
FOOTBALL Khalid Aucho: Uganda Cranes deputy captain 'mourns' Micho's sacking
Under Micho, Aucho was appointed as Uganda Cranes' assistant captain in the reshuffles made following Dennis Onyango's retirement in 2021.
In the Cameroon edition, Uganda failed to make the knockout rounds having finished third in Group B.
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