The Men’s team of Nemo Stars is now undergoing a reorganization in which new players are integrating with an older, more seasoned group.
Nemo Stars, Uganda’s most successful volleyball team, is currently rebuilding its roster.
The Stars made an effort to equal rival Sport-S in the last transfer window by bringing in new players. This season, the latter had the most new entries with 11, while the Stars came in second with 10.
New players include:
JONATHAN KIGOZI from COBAP UG
ABRAHAM ORAPA LEVI, DEOGRACIOUS ANGURIA OKIRIA, and SHARIFU MASEREKA MASOUD from KAVC,
ELLY NAGUMA from MUST
TONNY KASUMBA RUHORERA from SKY
INNOCENT OKELLO from ST. CHARLES
ESAU ECIL from THUNDERS
ISAAC OMONGIN from UCU.
At a new club, it might be difficult for new hires to fit in, as is the case with the Stars. Since the beginning of the season, head coach Andrew Okapis has attempted to determine the best way to have the new players integrate into the team.
“I have a mix of old and young players, and the sync hasn’t reached them as well, especially the young players,” Andrew explained.
The Stars suffered a loss to university team Ndejje Sharks to begin their National Volleyball League season on a depressing note. The encounter ended 3-2.
The following match between Nemo and KCCA ended in a 3-2 triumph for Nemo, another negative outcome for the Kololo-based team. The team’s concerns were not alleviated when they met rival Sport-S in the following match, which they lost in three straight sets.
“There is an opportunity for progress, despite the fact that we could encounter Sport-S and defeat them. We must also establish and accomplish our goals,” Added Andrew.
