While he didn't come close to playing professional football, the 'Wasibukawa' hitmaker has underlined he enjoyed the beautiful game way back before eventually settling for music.
Vastly celebrated musician Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool has made a damning revelation on how he used to be a footballer in his teenage and youthful days.
While he didn't come close to playing professional football, the 'Wasibukawa' hitmaker has underlined he enjoyed the beautiful game way back before eventually settling for music.
Without necessarily revealing which teams he played for, Bebe Cool who is also father to Express FC star Alpha Thierry Ssali, disclosed to play as a forward and a right winger.
"Yes I used to play football during those days and I played 9 (striker) and 7 (right winger), but I left it and hit music," Bebe Cool revealed in an interview with Bukedde.
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And Bebe Cool has expressed his utmost joy, seeing his son get a chance to showcase his ability at the top level in the country.
Coincidentally, his son Alpha Ssali also operates both as a winger and a forward.
Bebe Cool, who has always been the number one supporter for Ssali in his football career, has also revealed he prefers watching his son among the ordinary section than the VIP.
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The youngster fended off opposition from notable figures, including his close friend Solomon Kampala, who is the son of musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine.
"When I watch games, I enjoy it more with the fans than in the VIP, we also get tired of the VIP stuff,' he joked.
"There is more vibe among the fans and it can even help to bring more fans to the games," Bebe Cool added.
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Sentamu has since shunned the national team and refused to join the team when called by Micho last year.
Bebe Cool is expected to be a regular fixture at Express games and will in turn come along with more crowds, exchanging for increased revenue.