URA FC head coach Alex Isabirye was pleased with his side’s 2-1 victory over UPDF FC last Friday at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Matchday 19 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League.
However, he admitted that his team must improve in converting their chances to maintain consistency in winning games.
Midfielder Abraham Tusubira, who joined URA FC at the start of the season from Maroons FC after leading the assist charts last campaign, netted the match-winning goal in the 65th minute, his first for the club.
Isabirye praised Tusubira’s performance and challenged him to build on it.
“Everyone knows Tusubira’s potential. It was just a matter of time. He is one of the best midfielders in the country, and this is his moment to prove why we signed him. I expect him to perform even better moving forward.”
On goalkeeper Derrick Ochan’s return to league action, Isabirye acknowledged the shot-stopper’s struggles with injuries but expressed confidence in his ability.
“Ochan was our first-choice keeper at the start of the season, but injuries have kept him out. He has been playing in the Uganda Cup, which helped us prepare him for this return. He has the experience to help the team, though I also trust the other goalkeepers in the squad.”
URA FC, currently fourth in the league with 30 points, will be back in action on Friday when they visit third-placed BUL FC at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru.