AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018
1st Leg 9th September 2018
Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe starting 4pm
2nd Leg 21st-23nd September 2018 in Ivory Coast
Uganda National Beach soccer team “The Sand Cranes” is optimistic of acquiring a historic win over Ivory Coast in the Beach Soccer AFCON 2019 qualifier 1st leg clash at Spena Beach, Entebbe on Sunday.
The head coach of Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge assured beach soccer fans that his team will play for a win against Ivory Coast because they have had enough time to prepare for the encounter.
Muwonge admitted that all the players in camp are focused and ready for the game.
‘We are only looking forward for positive results against Ivory Coast. The boys are focused and the time we have had to prepare is enough to yield positive results’ said Muwonge
The soft-spoken beach soccer tactician added by calling upon fans to turn up in big numbers at Spena Beach and rally behind the team as they vie to make history of qualifying for the first ever AFCON Beach Soccer competition.
Team forward Ben Ocen said that the players are set to give their best because they are united and have been working closely together for a while.
‘We are working as a team and the time we have been together for both residential and non residential training have been utilised to bond us together thus a motivation for positive results’ said Ocen
The pacy forward also said the visit by the FUFA President to the camp was another motivation to the team.
Team in camp
Goalkeepers
Kibirge Medi (Isabet), Lwamunda Nasser (Buganda Royal Institute) and Kalule Micheal (Nkumba University)
Defenders
Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Byaruhanga Rica (Isabet), Kimuli Thomas (Mutoola Beach Soccer Club), Muganga Douglas (MUBS)
Midfielders
Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Kakwaya Swaibu (Isabet)
Forwards
Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Wasswa Peter (Buganda Royal Institute), Ochen Ben (MUBS), Somoka Roch (C) (Isabet)
Team Officials
Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach
Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach
Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator)
Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)
Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).
Mutyaba Bashir – Technical Director
Omaria Bosco – Media Officer