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Warriors vs Falcons: Down to the finer details
Extreme left: The Falcons-Warriors final is sure to be a physical and mental battle between the two sides. Right: Stars Blick and Omony (with ball) will face off for the first time in the Fuba playoff final.
Posted Saturday, December 1 2012 at 02:00
In Summary
2012 fuba final: It’s been a season awash with drama and excitement. But now, it’s down to the two teams that will compete for the championship. SCORE’s Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo is fancying Warriors to win the title in six matches
Juruni vs Falcons’ coaches
Juruni has quite a crowded cast on his bench. At least, he is in full charge. Falcons insist Tony Oluka is the head coach. However, Gad Eteu is the more active especially in the biggest games.
In the event that Falcons need just one big call to win a Game Seven, conflict will not be far away either between coaches or the big players on the floor even if they have looked stable all year.
After the failure against Power last year, Juruni ought to have learnt his lesson and his options are better now and if the law of averages is to count.
Advantage Warriors
Ssimbwa factor
Wanting to win this in memory of John Ssimbwa, the former Falcons’ patron and chairman, is an open secret and should drive the team to work even harder.
Many of the players Ssimbwa nurtured over the years in Omony, Ssentogo, Kateregga and Tumusiime are back home to win this in his honour.
Roles reversal
The Malinga brothers, Eric and Henry, were once synonymous with Falcons before moving on to Warriors at the start of 2010.
Just like the two front court players, Eteu and Dulah combined for Warriors’ 2009 title. Eteu was also an assistant when Falcons beat Warriors 3-2 to win the 2007 championship from 2-0 down.
It promises to a thrilling series either way. Power have ruined my predictions for Warriors to win over the past two finals. It’s now Falcons’ chance to do so.
MY VERDICT: Warriors to win 4-2
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