Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda
Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition – but it won’t come from their homeland of Scotland. Instead, the Partick Thistle duo are in line to play for Uganda. They believe they would become the first white players ever to represent the African nation, thanks to their […]
Olly and Seb Fisher, Scottish teenage footballers, are on the brink of making history by potentially representing Uganda, not their native Scotland. This remarkable opportunity stems from their mother Kate, who was born in Uganda. Their father, while in Uganda, mentioned the possibility of representing the country to his son during a conversation.
The brothers were invited to attend training camps in Uganda, where they spent time in Jinja and expressed shock and honor at the invitation. They are the first white players to be considered for Uganda, according to their coach, Laryea Kingston. The brothers are embracing the experience, noting the welcoming nature of their Ugandan teammates and coaches.
Seb hopes to join the Under-17 squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, while Olly is hopeful to be part of the Under-20's Africa Cup of Nations next year.
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