Men should miss some matches and pay heed to their partners
Ahmed Hussein is a sports presenter on Sanyu FM and also the general secretary of Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA). He is currently in Johannesburg for the world cup. Brenda Banura talked to him before he left.
Can you describe yourself in three words?
Tolerant, ambitious and caring.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
I will be a successful man owning more personal property.
What is challenging about your job?
There are times when I want to stay with my family but I can’t given the nature of my job. Also waking up early in the morning is a challenge. I have a series of shows during the day and the first one is at 7:30am so I have to leave my bed very early in order to be in time which is a difficult thing to do.
What is your definition of a beautiful woman?
A beautiful woman is one who listens to other women’s views and learns from them rather than being Miss know- it- all. She should love challenges and has also got to be educated and religious.
What things about women make you wish you were one?
The fact that they manage to stay calm and collected even when they are faced with a very difficult situation. And not shying away from problems.
What fascinates you about women?
Their habit of spending a lot of time doing something and because of this, they never keep time.
Have you ever been heartbroken?
No.
What is the craziest thing you have done for love?
I don’t know if it can be termed as crazy but I was at Kibuli Secondary School for high school and while there, we were not allowed to get involved in relationships. One was not allowed to even do as little as tell the other about the way you felt about them. Despite this, I went ahead and told a girl I was attracted to her and how I felt. To me that was crazy.
What things do women do that nag you?
Gossiping. Women do this a lot even in the presence of people who are not concerned and they do not mind if these people hear them or not.
Which woman inspires you?
My aunt Jamilah Nizar. I have seen her move from scratch to being a successful woman. She now owns a hostel in Makerere, Kikoni. She went through so many hardships to get there but she did not given up.
What wouldn’t you wear even if you were paid?
I fear the bark cloth so I can’t have it on my body.
What would you do if your wife supports a football team that you do not like?
I wouldn’t mind that. It is actually better that way so that even when one person’s team loses, there is still joy in the house because the other’s team won.
What is your advice to couples who usually get misunderstandings during the World Cup season?
If World Cup makes them fight over TV then the person who loves football more should go and watch it from somewhere else. And if the problem is that one of them gets too engrossed in the matches and does not give attention to the partner, that person should miss some matches and dedicate that time to their partner.
