KCCA FC midfielder Julius Poloto has been named as the new captain of the U-20 men’s National football team.
The winger takes over from teammate Muhammed Shaban who gradauated to U-23 Uganda Kobs team
Poloto was vice captain for the Hippos team at the 2017 COSAFA U-20 Championships in Zambia, and captained the team during the final group game of the U-20 Cosafa Championships
He (Poloto) has the necessary leadership skills and knows well the team philosophy right from the U-17 set up, said Matia Lule U-20 Coach
Personally, i am grateful to God for this leadership position. I have the will power and desire to lead and inspire my fellow players to greater heights. Playing at KCCA F.C has also helped a lot to gain confidence and the exposure especially playing in the CAF Champions league for now two seasons. Julius Poloto said
Uganda Cranes hosts South Sudan during the first leg of the AFCON U-20 qualifier at StarTimes stadium Lugogo this Saturday 31/03/2018
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