Defending champions Aziz Damani have today got their new season of the National T20 League up and running in a rather thrilling manner, going face to face with their junior side Aziz Damani Development at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
The two sides are meeting for the first time in the league, in a game that Jackson Ogwang, the coach of both sides says will be exciting.
“Playing against each other is very exciting! I want a strong start for both teams but unfortunately, only one team can win tomorrow (today).”
The senior side has experienced players in Alpesh Ramjani, Juma Miyaji, Simon Ssesazi, Riazat Ali Shah, Charles Waiswa, and the Kenyan duo of Irfan Karim and Emmanuel Bundi to call upon, but their B side has a wealth of experience as well.
Frank Nsubuga and Brian Masaba who were on loan to Wanderers last season will both turn up for the side.
They also have Henry Ssenyondo, Roger Mukasa and Robinson Obuya among others to lineup.
“We are happy to welcome back our senior members of the team who were on loan the last season. They will definitely inject in the much needed experience we missed last season.” Ogwang said of the club’s returnees.
Away from Damani, Wanderers Cricket Club who are coached by cricket legend Sam Walusimbi is also in action today.
They face Avengers at the Green Oval in Entebbe hoping to get their campaign on a good note as they look to challenge for the title.
With both Masaba and Nsubuga returning to their parent club, Wanderers seem short handed, but the club manager Nicholas Kisarale says they are well placed to upset the big boys.
“We embark on a T20 Campaign without Brian Masaba and Franko (Frank Nsubuga) who have headed back to Aziz Damani, but our skipper Davis Karashani has selected a youthful side which we believe can develop within and upset the So called favourite sides.”
Wanderers beefed up their squad with the acquisition of Ignace Ntireganya and Wilson Niyitanga, both from Rwanda.
They will definitely fancy their chances of finishing above fourth, their position last term.
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