Bobby Musinguzi backs Odongo to succeed at Pirates

The Stanbic Black Pirates have made peace with the departure of the former director of rugby and coach Robert ‘Bobby’ Musinguzi, who is set to move to Seychelles due to work commitments, that’s for sure.

Bobby, however, believes all is not lost for the club that he led to a league title, Uganda Cup and Sevens Circuit, making him the most successful coach at Pirates,

To him, in Marvin Odongo, his former captain and later head coach, the club has someone up to the task of guiding the club to tremendous success.

“Marvin is a big winner who demands that the boys are not average; he is the right guy to have because he demands excellence,” Bobby told Pulse Sports.

“I am also happy that we have a different culture; back then, it was ok to be number two, but not anymore; the players and fans demand better, which keeps everyone in check.”

Bobby joined the Stanbic Black Pirates in 1999 as a player until 2006, when he quit and started a coaching role.

He coached the Sailors, the Pirates’ reserve side but took charge of the senior team in 2015, and his reign has been the most successful at the club.

In 2022, he moved to the Director of Rugby role, handing over the coaching reins to Marvin Odongo, a former player at the club.

Pirates sit third with 61 points after 14 match days played, level on points with second-placed Kobs and one behind table leaders Heathens.

The sea robbers visit Heathens next when the Nile Special Rugby Premiership continues this weekend.