Kitara arrived in Benghazi, Libya safely on Tuesday afternoon ahead of their upcoming CAF Confederations Cup first preliminary round encounter against Al Hilal SC Benghazi this Friday.
Preparations have been going on well and a number of test games played which the head coach Brian Ssenyondo believes will help his side going into this prestigious continental interclub competition.
” We tested our team quite well with important games like the FUFA Super 8 and two International friendlies which have really helped us assess their performance, among other things. We are impressed with the team coordination, character and more progress is being done. These will be key for us and we hope the boys put up a real show in Benghazi,” said Ssenyondo.
Team news:
The Royals held their first training session on Tuesday evening in Benghazi where all the 20 players took part.
Benjamin Nyakoojo trained with his teammates for the first time since suffering a cut on his head while playing the FUFA Super 8 semi final match against BUL FC.
The center back has played in the CAF Confederations Cup before while at URA football Club therefore his experience and availability will be of great value to the team on Friday.
Goal keeper Chris Kusiima and midfielder David Ndihabwe didn’t play in the semi final against BUL because they had picked two yellow cards.
However, the pair is ready for duty against Al Hilal SC.
Kitara is expected to have their training this evening at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, the match venue for their encounter against Al Hilal SC Benghazi whom they host at 8pm Ugandan time this Friday.