Why Uganda Will Win CECAFA

Victories often define what is considered a good team. But to be a successful team, there must be several components before a victory can be earned. And even if a team isn't successful in the win category, there are still ways to be considered a success. Ugandan Cranes maybe headed in that direction.

Am not a Ugandan but a keen follower of African Football. I wish to indicate that there is a spirit and character that the Uganda Cranes have shown in the last few year, which in my opinion may make them dominate football headlines in the next two years. I have noticed Four Characteristics that Uganda needs to build on for the giant in them to come out. This is based on the last few games I have watched them against Zambia, Angola, Congo Brazzaville and yesterdays against Kenya.

1. Team First- You won't find great teams that have players who are playing for themselves. It must be a collective team effort to be the best. Team chemistry is extremely important and some of the best winners football has ever seen are extremely unselfish. Everyone must have the same goals and all players must be fighting equally hard for the prize. Uganda has shown that character despite not having big names.

2. Fundamentally Sound- Great football teams make a habit of doing the fundamental things extremely well. The cranes are not playing complicated football. The casual football fan might not appreciate just how important all of these qualities are, but in a close game it is often the difference between winning and losing. Perhaps that explains as to why they managed to beat Harambee
Stars in the fashion they did? 1-0 is all they needed.
3. Relative Solid Defense- You simply can't be a championship caliber team in football without having a good defense. You'll find that the teams with the high-powered offenses might awe the crowds the most, but if they don't have a good defense they'll lose when it counts the most. A good defense will keep you in every single game, even when the offense is not playing up to par.

4. An Efficient midfield- The cranes appear to have the midfield that knows its role in the offense and they make solid decisions with the football.

5. The Coach Bobby Williamson appears to have a Sir Alex Ferguson flare and philosophy approach to his game is an asset to the team. The only area you the cranes need to improve on are the winger and very sharp strikers who can hold on to the ball and put it at the back of the net. With patience, I see the cranes being a top side soon with consistency commitment. I view of this, I now declare that the Cranes will retain the CECAFA title. Tchao!