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AIRTEL RISING STARS : “Onyango, Neuer are my idols” West Nile star Kassim Twalibu

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David GOMBE

Koboko Boys skipper and custodian Kassim Twalibu after guiding his side to the Airtel Rising Stars U17 West Nile Region boys championship, was also named as the best goalkeeper.

The youngster speaks about his goalkeeping influencers, Denis Onyango and Manuel Neuer.

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“In Uganda, Denis Onyango is my role model, he is a leader and is ambitious. I like his reflexes and he is a great shot stopper and in that sense he is my idol.”

“On the international scene my idol is Manuel Neuer, he is so modern, more modern than any other goalkeeper. He can play with his left and right foot and his game reading is amazing.”
I also like Manchester City’s Ederson because is style is close to that of Neuer.”

Twalibu also hailed Airtel for the event that has been a established many young football players in the country.

“I thank Airtel for this special tournament that has helped us showcase our talents.The competition also opens doors for us to achieve our dreams in the game of football.”

Twalibu is a S.3 student Daystar Secondary School in Koboko. His dream is to play for thirteen time Uganda Premier league champions KCCA FC as well as professional football.

The next regional qualifiers will be held in Masindi from 23rd-25 August.

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