Sport-S ready for CAVB Men’s Africa Club Championship debut
There is a quiet confidence radiating from the Sport-S camp as they had their first training at the Petit Stade on Monday evening. While the 47th CAVB Men’s Club Championship marks a historic maiden appearance for the Ugandan side, head coach Malik Ddamulira insists his squad feels right at home. The familiar ground of Kigali […] The post Sport-S ready for CAVB Men’s Africa Club Championship debut appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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There is a quiet confidence radiating from the Sport-S camp as they had their first training at the Petit Stade on Monday evening.
While the 47th CAVB Men’s Club Championship marks a historic maiden appearance for the Ugandan side, head coach Malik Ddamulira insists his squad feels right at home.
The familiar ground of Kigali has historically been a happy hunting ground for Sport-S. However, the stakes have never been higher.
Transitioning from the regional stage to the continental stage represents a significant leap in caliber of the Ugandan side.
For years, Sport-S has established itself as a powerhouse within Zone Five. In Kigali, they are used to the rhythm of regional rivals, but the African Club Championship brings a different breed of competition from the north and west of the continent.
“Being the first time, we expect to play teams that are actually out of our zone,” Ddamulira noted after the team’s first training session.
“It’s not like Zone Five, which we’ve played here. We are yet to see what those teams offer in terms of the volleyball that they play.”
Despite the mystery surrounding their continental opponents, the mood in the camp remains buoyant.
The transition from the local league to the CAVB Championship requires a shift in both pace and tactical discipline, areas Ddamulira has been fine-tuning during their preparation.
“The boys are ready and I am confident we shall put up a good game,” says the gaffer.
Making a debut at the 47th edition of Africa’s premier club competition is no small feat. Sport-S enters the tournament as underdogs, but with the advantage of playing in a city that appreciates their style of play.
As the technical meetings conclude and the draws are yet to be finalised, all eyes will be on the Ugandan champions to see if their good show in Kigali can translate into a deep run against the giants of African volleyball.
For Ddamulira and his troops, the time for talk is over and the court is waiting.
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