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BEACH SOCCER : 2014 / 15 Calendar Released

The Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) has today officially launched the calendar for the 2014 / 15 season.

The launch took place at the Athina Club House, Kololo in Kampala where the Association members, club officials and the media also attended.

“We are committed to running the league and other activities to see that this sport is promoted to other parts of the country”, Deo Mutabazi, president, UBSA told www.fufa.co.ug.

16 teams (8 apiece of the Moonson and Hurriken groups) will participate in the league bank rolled by Crown Beverages under the Pepsi brand.

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3 new teams have been promoted- Talented FC, Entebbe United and YMCA replacing the relegated Zai Plaza, Fisheries Training Institute and Kabalagala Rangers.

“There will be a special grace period given to all teams to complete the player recuirtment exercise and registration procedure”, Charles Ssemanda Nandigobe remarked.

The Uganda Beach soccer Association will host a special fitness test for all referees on the 27th July 2014 before the league officially kicks on 24th August 2014.

Defending Champions Kira Young and last season’s runner up Nkumba Select will play the opener.

Series of Activities:

The leagues (men and women), FIFA referees and Coaches courses, Media Seminar and gala, University and Schools’ tournaments, Youth cup, Copa Entebbe, Corporate beach soccer and next year’s CAF African Championships are the events planned.

“Like we have done it perfectly in the previous seasons, this year round will be a special one with world class organization”, FUFA delegate in charge of Beach Soccer, Anthony Tumwesigye told the club officials and the media.

The Calendar:

27th July – Referees Fitness Test

24th August – League Kick off (Men)

7th September – League Kick off (women)

31st August – 4th National Beach Soccer for Schools

4 – 5th October – 5th National University Beach Soccer event

31st August – Youth Beach Soccer

13th December – Corporate Challenge

3rd – 4th January 2015 – Copa Entebbe

14th – 19th April 2015 – CAF Africa Championships in Seychelles.

Main Photo: UBSA president, Deo Mutabaazi (second left) and Charles Ssemanda Competitions secretary (enjoying the sponsor’s drink) at the Association head quarters- Athina House on Friday

Photo Credit: FUFA Communications Department

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