David Obua not entirely pleased despite URA's thrashing of Mbarara

David Obua not entirely pleased despite URA's thrashing of Mbarara|JALE MORGAN IMAGE

FOOTBALL David Obua not entirely pleased despite URA's thrashing of Mbarara

Allan Damba • 07:52 - 30.12.2023

And, while he was pleased with the result, URA head coach David Obua was far from satisfied with his side's general performance on the evening.

Four-time Uganda Premier League champions URA FC managed a 3-0 trumping of Mbarara City FC at the Mehta Stadium, Lugazi, to round off their year with a resounding victory.

Norman Namanya, Ivan Ahimbisibwe and Moses Aliro were on the score-sheet for the Tax Collectors on Friday against the Ankole Lions.

URA FC players celebrate a goal|URA FC IMAGE

And, while he was pleased with the result, URA head coach David Obua was far from satisfied with his side's general performance on the evening.

"We played so slow; started well but went down," the Uganda Cranes legend said in his post-match interview.

"The victory is important because it gives us more confidence, more belief and more faith going into the next game. I wanted the ball to move faster, which it didn't, but we got the results," he added.

Obua was then all praises for youngsters Godfrey Ssekibengo and John Innocent Kisolo for their brilliant shifts.

Kisolo with the Man of the Match Award|URA FC IMAGE

"I had confidence in the kids and knew they would play. Let's build these players with the senior players and continue building a team of collective effort."

He then showered winger Ibrahim Dada in similar praise for an impressive cameo, setting up two goals in less than ten minutes.

"I love Dada because he doesn't complain. You bring him as a left-back or right-back he'll play," Obua said.

"He comes in just ten minutes, creates two goals and wins us the game. Brilliant guy, and I'm thankful to have Dada on the team."

David Obua celebrates a goal against Mbarara City|JALE MORGAN IMAGE

Meanwhile, the victory took the Taxmen to sixth on the 16-team log with 20 points in 13 games.

They will visit the rejuvenated KCCA FC on Tuesday for their first match of the new year.