Salim Jamal Muwonge, the head coach of the Uganda National Beach Soccer Team nick named the "Sand Cranes" has on Tuesday 18th May 2021 named a 15 man Sand Cranes squad to represent the country in Senegal.
Uganda Sand Cranes will be appearing in the finals of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in history.
The tournament will be the fourth edition of its kind and defending champions Senegal will host it between 23 and 29 May 2021.
Uganda were initially meant to host the tournament between 23rd and 29th November,2020 in Jinja but due to the persistent COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing water levels at the beach, Uganda withdrew and hence paved way for Senegal.
Uganda was drawn in group A alongside hosts Senegal, Tanzania and DR Congo.
The tournament will also act as a qualification route for African teams to the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to take place in Russia in August. Winners and first runners up will qualify for World Cup.
Full Team:
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige (St Lawrence University BSC), Nasser Lwamunda (Kiringente BSC), Mutebi Ronald (St Lawrence University BSC)
Defenders: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Davis Kasujja (MUBS BSC), Douglas Muganga (MUBS BSC),Byaruhanga Rica (St Lawrence University BSC), Kikonyogo Jonathan (St Lawrence University BSC), Suleiman Ochero (St. Lawrence University BSC)
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo (MUBS BSC), Baker Lukooya (St Lawrence University BSC),Emmanuel Wasswa (St Lawrence University BSC),Swalley Ssimbwa (St. Lawrence University BSC),Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Ronald Magwali (Buganda Royal BSC).
