Uganda coach wants his side to draw first blood against Ghana

Uganda national team coach, Miluton ‘Micho’ Sredojevic wants his side to start on the front foot against Ghana.

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The former Orlando Pirates boss has never lost to Ghana in three previous meetings, winning once and drawing a further two

The Serbian’s side will face the Black Stars later on Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations group D opener and he has revealed that he wants his Uganda side to attack the Black Stars right from the onset.

“We will fight for first goal, first point, first win and possible qualification to the next round. The fact that we are the only country from the CECAFA region makes us proud. If we do well, then we have achieved a feat. If not, it's an experience and a step towards the future. We are building a team and we have a project for Cameroon 2019.

“I am proud to coach Uganda. Since I took over, we have won 27 games, drew nine and nine losses. We have established a team identity and we will keep this starting from tomorrow's game.”

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Sredojevic, however, admits that his side will be troubled by the quality at the disposal of the Black Stars but refused to discuss his approach towards the game.

“Ghana is a team with top class players and they are one of the tournament favorites. Since 2008, they are always in the top four.

“They were runner-ups two years ago; this proves they are a top team. What I think of them I will share with my players, not to the public.”

Group D contains the aforementioned nations together with Egypt and Mali.