Playing against European stars fires up Bobosi Byaruhanga for Algeria duel

Uganda Cranes midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga in action

AFCON 2023 Q Playing against European stars fires up Bobosi Byaruhanga for Algeria duel

Fred Mwambu • 16:08 - 12.06.2023

A mere look at the Algerian squad that was summoned to face Uganda Cranes in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match day five qualifier can send shivers down any player’s spine.

But that is not the case for midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga who feels this is his opportunity to steal the show.

“We are playing a team that has a lot of stars who play in big teams in Europe,” Bobosi said after arriving in camp on Monday.

Among the stars expected to feature in the Algerian team include Manchester City’s Riyadh Mahrez and West Ham’s Said Benrahama, who emerged and scooped big titles in Europe last week.

“It gives me an opportunity to play against the top players and that fires me up for the match because I have to work harder to bring my top game in such a clash,” Bobosi added.

The team will face DR Congo in a friendly match on Wednesday in preparation for the Sunday showdown.

Uganda is third in Group F but tied on four points with Tanzania and one ahead of Niger, who sit bottom.

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