Ocoman, the deaf player
By Fred Mwambu
Rodgers Sebyondya controls the ball deep on the right wing, cuts through, looks up, and then delivers a precise pass. Moses Ocoman controls and fires Myda into the lead away to Gaddafi in Entebbe. The seamless telepathic communication between the duo climaxes in a spirited celebration at the corner flag. Despite that moment of brilliance, Myda eventually lost the game 2-1.
What most fans at the Entebbe Works Grounds did not know is that Ocoman is living with a hearing impairment, he is deaf. Being a deaf player in a sport that relies heavily on communication can be very challenging but the support of teammates and coaches has pushed Ocoman. Read more
