Kitara football club players David Kasaija and Sabir Yassintar are already enjoying the benefits of the FUFA double license program which was recently introduced to mainly allow players that are under 21 years to play for two clubs in different league competitions.
In this case the Royals duo also play for Kitara regional league side Buhimba United Saints FC and things are already moving well for them after featuring in three games thus far. They have won all three games against Karuguza, Buhuka and Nyakadoti FC.
Sabir has played all six Uganda premier league games for Kitara coming off the bench to help his club win five of them while youthful defender Kasaija is yet to get any minutes this term.
We caught up with the pair in an interview on how the playing in two different leagues in the same season has impacted them.
Kasaija David said, “The double license program has helped me get playing time at Buhimba Saints because I have so far played three games and won without conceding any goals. This performance has also built my confidence and know that when my chance at Kitara comes I will be looking forward to making the best of it.”
The Royals backline has been manned by the experienced Benjamin Nyakoojo and workholic Ibrahim Magandaazi who have looked impressive with either defender winning the man of the match award once. This has meant that Kasaija continues to wait until he can make his top flight debut this season.
“I have played full minutes for Buhimba and helped them earn nine points. However, I feel that I have to work harder to replicate this display in the Uganda premier league. I want to score goals and also create for my team in the coming games because my target is to beat the competition and break into the first team,” Kitara winger, Sabir explained.
Meanwhile, Erick Muber and Clinton Kamugisha are the other Kitara FC double licensed holders who feature for Blue Stars FC Buhuka and Buhimba United Saints respectively.