The Uganda Premier League has seen a recent influx of foreign players, with four Brazilians and two Angolans joining clubs in the past two months.
This trend is likely to continue, as foreign coaches are more likely to sign players with detailed performance data.
Currently, there is no tracking system in place for Ugandan players. This means that coaches have to rely on word-of-mouth or personal scouting to assess players.
This can lead to missed opportunities for talented Ugandan players, as foreign players with data to back their claims are more likely to be signed.
The Football Federation of Uganda (FUFA) and the league secretariat should put in place a deliberate plan to implement a player tracking system.
This would give coaches the information they need to make informed decisions about player signings, and would help to level the playing field for Ugandan players.
Here are some of the key benefits of a player tracking system:
- It would provide coaches with detailed data on player performance, including goals scored, assists, tackles made, and distance covered.
- This data would help coaches to identify players who are good fits for their team’s style of play.
- It would also help coaches to track player development over time.
- A player tracking system would give Ugandan players a better chance of being signed by foreign clubs.
This would be a positive step for the development of Ugandan football, and would help to ensure that talented Ugandan players have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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