David GOMBE
National team manager Patrick Ntege says that former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya could have excelled in the English Premier league.
Ntege who was appearing at NBS Sport Uganda program Endiba Yaffe stated that if Sekagya had joined Salzburg in his early 20s he could have attracted attention from several English sides.
“If Sekagya had joined Salzburg in his early 20s, I believe he would have played and excelled in the English Premier league. I remember at one time West Ham were interested in him but it was unfortunate at the time of his peak he was a bit older.”
Ntege also hailed the Cranes legend for supporting Ugandans in various capacities. Sekagya made 35 national team caps and scored three goals.
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“Sekagya has provided us with opportunities as Ugandans, and he is supportive to Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).”
Ntege also asserted that he was more talented than Sekagya
“I was Sekagya’s captain in the U18 team and I was more talented than him. I have also told him this whenever have met.” Said Ntege
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Following his retirement, Sekagya joined the coaching staff of the New York Red Bulls. In July this year, he was named interim head coach for the Red Bulls’ USL Championship side, New York Red Bulls II.
During his playing career, Sekagya featured for KCCA FC, Argentina sides Atlético de Rafaela, Ferro Carril Oeste, Arsenal de Sarandí before he joined Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and retired at New York Red Bulls.
