Uganda’s start to the qualifying campaign for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations was all too familiar with The Cranes, as has been the norm, getting their customary win in their first fixture.

Behind the success of Ugandan football lie selfless gentlemen that work their socks off to make sure football retains its spot as the most popular sport in Uganda.

Back in 2006 when Lady Bucks lifted their seventh basketball league title to become the most successful women’s basketball club, the star players were two Kenyans, Judith Akoth and Brenda Mbone.

On the pitch, opposing strikers feared him for his combative no-nonsense approach yet off it, he was a cool, calm and collected individual.