The Cranes of Uganda head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic is confident his side can progress from Group D of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as despite being paired against a fearsome giants Ghana, Egypt and Mali.
Micho believes with good preparation and support from the country’s government, they will be able to get some positive results from Group D.
“Impossible is nothing. Possible is everything. We shall measure our values, test our character against good teams. We have a realistic chance to get good results and pass the group,” Micho said.
He added: “This is a tough and competitive group but I believe in the players and the team. I believe in the management of Fufa administration. I call upon the Government to give us support.
“The fans who have given us the immense and unconditional support whenever the Uganda Cranes play will be following the action after missing out in the last three finals.
“Egypt will come like wounded lions, while Ghana want to prove a point after missing in final to Cote D’Ivoire”.
Uganda Cranes will play Ghana on January 17, face Egypt on January 21 in Port Gentil before wrapping up their group stage matches against Mali on January 25, 2017 in Oyem.