Stars plan surprise attack

The Caf first leg will be the first match for the newly appointed Mohammed Gargo, who says they don't want to reveal who will feature in the match or to reveal the list to the media as they want to keep their plans a secret until the match kicks off.Gargo replaced Bobby Samaria, who is currently serving as the interim coach of the Namibia national football team.“We want to unleash it tomorrow against Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) thus the reason why we want to hide our secret weapons,” Gargo said.He added that they are having a bit of a tough time as most of the club players were in the Brave Warriors camp after playing Comoros at home and away for the Chan qualifiers, giving him little time to work with the players.But Gargo believes that the players are good individually and going into the match won't be a problem.The coach emphasised that his left full back, Edmund Kambanda, is suffering from a hamstring injury and that they don't see him recovering anytime soon.“We won't risk the player and will have to find a replacement. This is our job and we have to fix it,” he said.He said he trusts the capabilities of the rest of the players and that they will give their all for the match.Gargo also stressed the importance of supporters, saying that they are the 12th man and should turn up in numbers to support the players. He is also pleased with the reception he has received at the club.“Stars are a big team. They are well organised with a capable chairman, Patrick Kauta. I'm grateful to fall in their hands and to stick to the strict mandate of doing well for the club,” added Gargo.Gargo has been tasked to win the 2019/20 Namibian Premier League and also make it to the group stage of the 2019/20 Caf Champions League.With those instructions, the Namibians will be hoping to pick up a positive result in the first leg in order to have the upper hand in the return leg, which will be played on 23 August at Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.Last weekend they tested themselves against Botswana's top club and frequent Caf Champions League participants, Township Rollers, and played to a 1-1 draw in Tlokweng.In addition, on Wednesday they revealed new signings to the club, namely McDonald Geiseb, Kambanda, Mbemutjia Mata, Deon Tjizumaue, Marcel Papama and Romeo Kasume.The Ugandans are also prepared for the Namibians and have named a strong squad for the first battle which includes three debutants. KCCA squad consists of: Goalkeepers: Lukwago Charles (captain) and Jamil Malyamungu.Defenders: Peter Magambo, Ssenjobe Eric, Kato Samuel, Fillbert Obenchan, Kizza Mustafa, Achai Herbert and Musana Hassan.Midfielders: Bukenya Lawrence, Muzamiru Mutyaba, Sadam Juma, Gift Ali Abubakar, Kasozi Nicholas.Forwards: Sadat Anaku, Okello Allan, Mike Mutyaba and Kaddu Patrick. LIMBA MUPETAMI

Stars plan surprise attack

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-13

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