Uganda: Meet Mujib the Man Behind Proline

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The Monitor (Kampala)

INTERVIEW
9 March 2008
Posted to the web 10 March 2008

Sarah Achen Kibisi

Mujib Kasule is the director of Proline Soccer Academy, an organization that is aimed at nurturing children in football. They have a total number of 238 children in the academy between ages 5-18.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up from a small town called Wandegeya in Kampala. I grew up with lots of street children although I was from a fairly well to do family.

Which schools did you attend?

I went to Kibuli Demonstration School for primary, Kibuli Secondary School and Makerere University where I studied for a year. Then I was transferred to Alabama University in USA. I graduated with Bachelors in Economic, Postgraduate in economic research.

When did you start playing football?

I used to play it as a child. I have played in the national team (Kampala City council) and i was the captain until 2006 when I retired. I went to USA on a soccer scholarship, so I have never paid my fees. While at Alabama, I joined the university football club and management granted me a scholarship as a token of appreciation.

Were your parents supportive all the way?

Yes my parents have always been supportive because I started playing football at the age of 5 years in primary three. I was already in the school team.

Do you advise children to take football as a career?

I urge them to take it as plan B. The first thing is education because football is not a very paying career in our country. Education is the only guarantee for Ugandan football. They can use football to fuel their career because through football you make friends and contacts, which can help you get jobs.

What food do you eat to be strong?

I avoid sweet things like cakes, sodas, and fast foods. I don't drink or smoke. I eat natural foods like posho, beans, fruits, and meat, fish, chicken once in a while and lots of paster most of the time. I encourage children to eat little fast foods but drink a lot of water and eat pasta.

What inspired you to come up with Proline Soccer Academy?

The fading image of Uganda's soccer.

How can one join proline?

Its easy, just come and play with us at Lugogo KCC grounds.

Any advice to children

They should listen to their parents because they want the best for them. They should also not forget God in everything they do.

Any challenges in running the academy?

The biggest challenge is the financial aspect of it. Running the academy is not easy because the children need a lot of things. They need accommodation, food, medical care, transport from the hostel to play and other necessities which the academy cannot meet alone without the help of others.

What benefits can the children reap out of Proline?

Proline helps children develop hope for the future. At Proline, children are able to develop their careers.

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