The old school adage, ‘Challenging Moments dare desperate personalities’ has eventually lived to pass.
Uganda Premier League side, Entebbe Football Club will bear a bold living testament to this.
As the side continues to fight against relegation, the entire technical department has thrown in the towel citing non payment of basic wages and salaries for over 6 months.
The three officials who have resigned are Mathias Lule (head coach), Andy Lule (assistant) and Alex ‘Mabanga’ Gitta.
We have tried our level best and reached a point of no return. It is a painful decision though
Matia Lule, who has been the team’s head coach after Frank Video Anyau departed confirmed the trio’s departure.
Entebbe F.C has scored only one goal in the 10 games played, winning just one fixture, 3 draws and 6 losses to return an embarrassing 6 points.
The Spark:
It is believed that the team’s 0 – 4 home loss at the hands of SC Villa might have been the spark of the coaches’ resignation.
“We are not paid. We do everything out of pure sacrifice. How do you expect a cow not well fed to give you milk?
Alex Gitta, who has been head of technical matters at the club pondered.
Entebbe F.C goal keeper, concedes the opener of the 4 goals against SC Villa on the fateful match
The trio join the ever growing list of coaches who have left their respective sides over appalling working conditions and poor results.
SC Villa unceremoniously sacked Steven Bogere and team manager Edward Luyimbaazi.
Sam Ssimbwa was announced Bogere’s replacement, barely 24 hours that followed the team’s 1 – 2 away loss to Police F.C at Kavumba stadium.
Soana followed suit, relieving Richard Makumbi of his coaching duties.
Days later,Simba F.C indefinitely suspended Fred Kajoba and has been since replaced by Harunah Kebba.
Entebbe Future:
The club plays again next Friday against Bright Stars F.C. The team secretary, Rehema ‘Mama Young’ Nakabuye went an unforced leave before she fell ill of late and has been away for many of the club games.
Team chairman, Christopher Sebuliba is most likely to take over as interim coach as Steven ‘Kagisa’ Mugisha alongside team doctor, John Ssembuya over see the other club operations.
The team director, Anthony Kimuli, FUFA’s former finance manager could not be available for a comment as his known mobile number was off.
