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'We can scale highest peaks' – Uganda’s McKinstry shares anniversary message

Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry is hopeful the country will scale unprecedented heights during his reign.

The Northern Irish coach was appointed on this day one year ago to replace Sebastien Desabre, who had resigned just after the African Cup of Nations finals in Egypt in 2019.

On October 13, McKinstry oversaw his first match during a friendly tie against Ethiopia at Bahir Dar Stadium with Emmanuel Okwi’s goal giving the coach a winning debut.

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In the 10 matches he has taken charge, Uganda have won nine as the former Rwanda coach is expected to lead the Cranes in the upcoming African Nations Championship (Chan) in Cameroon.