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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Charles Baale got a late start into the elite game but has quickly made up for lost time.<\/p>\n

Throughout his childhood, Baale liked playing football but got limited opportunities while growing up in Ggolo village, Mpigi District.\u201cI am really happy with the direction my career is taking,\u201d the 24-year-old said, laughing, during the final of the Airtel Masaza Cup last Saturday after emerging top scorer with eight goals in seven games.<\/p>\n

Baale always sets the bar high for himself. He started his career with a local side Ggolo Tigers before moving to All Stars in Namasuba in the district leagues and later Kampala Regional League side KL Namasuba before joining Tiles and Terrazzo in 2018, a side he guided to the Fufa Big League during the play-offs.<\/p>\n

He was a key component in Tiles and Terrazzo\u2019s run to Fufa Big League promotion during the play-offs last year. In the first season, he scored 15 goals moreover after starting midway the season. In the previous season, he scored 24 goals in 17 games to emerge the top scorer of the Western Regional League.<\/p>\n

When the Masaza Cup was delayed, he moved from Mawogola to join a new-look Gomba and has been a constant for the team as one of the most prolific goal scorers.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is an aggressive player with pace who can be employed on the wings. His shooting is very good and he has more control. I definitely think he will be a huge asset in the forward position for any team he joins,\u201d Felix Ssekabuuza, Gomba\u2019s Technical Director, said.<\/p>\n

The gangly forward was just another outstanding player in a great Gomba side that strode into the finals unbeaten.\u201cIt was an amazing experience, especially to score in the final. It was something very special and it has motivated me to prepare for a bigger stage,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Obua inspiration<\/b><\/p>\n

Baale says he is inspired by Uganda Cranes legend David Obua. His signature is highly sought with SC Villa understood to be interested in him. But he has opted to join KJT to maintain his fitness awaiting a bigger deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been working hard to become the top scorer of the Masaza Cup. It is a big tournament for young players and I am happy that I scored in the final and we won the trophy,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Baale says that he doesn\u2019t think that being 24 years will hamper his progress saying everyone has their time. \u201cIt actually helps me to stay focused and use my time properly. That\u2019s what inspires me.\u201d With an older, more polished Baale, local football has uncovered another gem. But he is not taking anything for granted.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would be amazing to get professional and maybe win a major tournament,\u201d Baale said. \u201cAt the moment I just want to enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n

At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n

Name: Charles BaaleDate of Birth: November 24,1994Parents: Late CharlesSseremba and RachaelNakabugoPlace of Birth: Ggolo, MpigiDistrictFootball career: All Stars(Wakiso District 4th & 5thDivisions), KL Namasuba,Tiles and Terrazzo FootballClub (Fufa Regional League \u2013Western Uganda), Mawogola(2019), Gomba (2020), JKT<\/p>\n

Airtel Masaza cup<\/b><\/p>\n

Final: Gomba 3-1 BudduClassification GameBusiro 0-0 Bulemeezi (Pens. 5-4)MVP: Usama Arafat (Busiro)Top scorer: C. Bbaale (Gomba)<\/p>\n

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