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Former Uganda Cranes forward Caesar Okhuti has taken over the head coach role of FUFA Drum title holders, West Nile Province as the tournament gets underway.
Okhuti replaces Bosco Dudu, the title-winning coach who led the side to their maiden FUFA Drum trophy in the last edition.
The CAF C licensed coach will be deputized by Villa Oromcan as the first assistant and Andrew Chaiga as the second assistant coach.
Other technical staff members include Musema Ramadan Okuni as the goalkeeping coach, Vudri Joseph, and Sonai Caroline as team physiotherapists, Letasi Hope remains as the kits’ manager Fred Munguriek and Toko Badru Tok handling the media desk, Mike Letti is the team manager.
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Okhuti is an influential football figure in the West Nile region having started in the local community clubs before playing for Ediofe Hills in the top flight.
He also featured for Onduparaka and Arua Hill, two of the most prominent sides in the region currently.
In a related development, FUFA has identified three venues for West Nile Province FUFA Drum games amidst concerns over the diversity of the team.
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17:17 - 13.06.2023
FOOTBALL FUFA Drum: Alur Kingdom demands separation from West Nile Province
Alur Kingdom has submitted a formal request to the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) seeking independent recognition in the upcoming edition of the FUFA Drum tournament, separate from West Nile Province.
The identified venues are; Paridi Stadium -Adjumani (Madi sub-region), Luo Grounds -Nebbi (Alur sub-region), and Ababet Greenlight stadium-Arua City (Lugbara sub-region).
West Nile are the defending champions after edging Lango Province 3-2 over two legs last year.
First round playoffs
Bunyoro vs Sebei
Ankole vs Bukedi
Rwenzori vs Kigezi
Busoga vs Karamoja
Group A – Teso, Acholi, Winner Ankole/Bukedi
Group B – Lango, Kampala, Winner Rwenzori /Kigezi
Group C - West Nile, Bugisu, Winner Busoga/Karamoja
Group D - Tooro, Buganda Winner Bunyoro/Sebei
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