Ugandan shot stopper Simon Tamale reveals he struggled to adapt to early life at Rayon Sports because he lacked of trust from former head coach Zelfani Yamen.

Tamale signed a one-year deal with the Blues in June after an impeccable season with former club Maroons where he was the Uganda Premier League goalkeeper of the 2022/23 season.

However, the goalkeeper had a slow start to the season and he lost his starting role between the posts as Zelfani opted to start either Bonheur Hategekimana or a fit Adolphe Hakizimana in favor of the Ugandan.

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Tamale returned in the starting lineup on Wednesday, October 11, and helped Rayon record their first Primus National League victory in four matches after beating Etoile de l&039;Est 2-1 at Kigali Pele Stadium.

Zelfani’s sacking from Rayon Sports was good news to Tamale who slammed the Tunisian for not trusting his capabilities and give him a chance to show what he would offer to the team.

"I didn't have the coach's confidence when I was with him but now, I can see my chances are coming and I have to take them," the goalkeeper said.

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The lanky custodian started his career at Lungujja Galaxy as a teenager before moving to Police FC.

He now hopes to maintain his starting berth ahead of Sunday’s clash with Musanze at Ubworoherane Stadium.