Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Sadiq Wassa believes that coaches and fans should keep faith in the current crop of goalkeepers despite underperforming displays.
The call comes in the aftermath of Ismail Watenga’s errors in Uganda’s 3-1 loss to Mozambique last month during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers last month.
Wassa who guided Cranes to three CECAFA championships during his playing days believes that patience and support towards current Uganda Cranes shot stoppers is paramount despite costly errors.
Arguably the best of his generation, Wassa says that the role demands discipline and focus but can include glaring errors which lead to criticism when goalkeepers fall short.
“Hating our goalkeepers because of some errors is not right. We also had bad days in the office. A person like me, I ever conceded four goals within 20 minutes at the national team,” he noted, before highlighting the importance of goalkeeper coaching in improvement of their abilities and consistent performance.
“You cannot have a retired striker coaching goalkeepers. That is not right, our job involves so many things and techniques.”
Wassa believes that the current crop of players is better conditioned than the previous years and therefore, should achieve better results.
“They are better facilitated, they travel well, sleep well and earn well. For we did not even know how much to expect,” he revealed.
Wassa who is the parliament team goalkeeper coach has previously served as goalkeeping coach of Uganda Premier League sides Maroons, Onduparaka, Uganda Kobs and Uganda Cranes.
