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Uganda coach McKinstry dreams of 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification

New Ugandan coach Johnny McKinstry has set a target of taking the Cranes to the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

Speaking after he was unveiled to handle the side on Monday, the Northern Irish coach expressed his hopes for Uganda.

“Ever since I started in coaching, I've always wanted to go to a World Cup and I see the Cranes as a great opportunity. The World Cup is at the very end of my contract,” McKinstry is quoted by New Vision.

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The 34-year-old, who has been the head coach of Bangladesh side Saif Sporting Club, also termed the Cranes as among the best teams in Africa.