{"id":21367,"date":"2021-11-17T16:38:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=21367"},"modified":"2021-11-17T15:28:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T15:28:26","slug":"ayiekoh-counting-on-old-guards-to-lift-myda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/ayiekoh-counting-on-old-guards-to-lift-myda","title":{"rendered":"Ayiekoh counting on old guards to lift Myda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Charles Ayiekoh is banking his chance to drive back Myda to the Uganda Premier League at the first attempt on senior and experienced players.<\/p>\n<p>Ayiekoh was handed over the mantle to sail the ship of the border town side and has already started duty with a scrappy 3-2 win over Ndejje University last week. The team\u2019s first and winning goals were scored by former KCCA striker Geoffrey Sserunkuma.<\/p>\n<p>Ayiekoh hopes that Sserunkuma and other senior players roped to the side during the transfer period will lift the team back to the top division.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have brought quite a lot of senior players because I believe they have the experience to absorb pressure and hold the team during the crucial stages,\u201d Ayiekoh whose team plays Blacks Power today in Lira said.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the old guards include former Express and SC Villa defenders Isaac Mutanga and Johnathan Mugabi.<\/p>\n<p>The others are Vincent Kayizzi, Robert Ssentongo, Patrick Ochan and Geoffrey Sserunkuma.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis time, the league is more direct because we\u2019re playing all teams [in one nationwide league]. It\u2019s more competitive and that means you must have a squad with a blend of youthful blood and senior players to get you through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Independence<\/p>\n<p>The experienced coach had a failed attempt with Maroons last season but appeared to blame the struggles on boardroom woes and interference from the higher authorities.<\/p>\n<p>However, he is confident that things will work out for him this time after assurances and more freedom to manage the team\u2019s affairs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDefinitely, our target is to bounce back this season and I believe we are on the right course. The club bosses have given me the freedom and powers to conduct my business without interference;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the most important aspect for any coach to thrive. I have a conducive environment which I believe will work in our favour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\">Uganda<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Charles Ayiekoh is banking his chance to drive back Myda to the Uganda Premier League at the first attempt on senior and experienced players. 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