Uganda Beach Soccer National Team (Sand Cranes) Head Coach Angelo Schrinzi has named the final squad that will feature at 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.
The coach confirmed a final list, comprised of 12 players on Tuesday morning.
The team that played at the recently concluded Beach Soccer COSAFA Championship in South Africa has largely been maintained.
The squad named has two goalkeepers, five defenders and five forwards.
The team will depart on Tuesday night (9PM) for Maputo, Mozambique where the tournament will be played between 21st-28th October.
Before departure the team will be officially sent off in a ceremony at FUFA Complex where the coach and players will also interact with the media.
The Sand Cranes are in Group B alongside depending Champions Senegal, Madagascar and Egypt.
It should be noted that this is the second time Uganda is qualifying for the final tournament.
In the last edition, Uganda went all the way to the semifinals before getting eliminated by eventual winners Senegal.
Final Squad for Beach Soccer AFCON
Goalkeepers
Samson Kirya (Buganda Royal BSC), Meddie Kibirige (St. Lawrence BSC)
Defenders
Jonathan Kikonyogo (St. Lawrence BSC), Allan Katwe (St. Lawrence BSC), Ashraf Opuuli (Mutoola BSC), Paul Lule (Buganda Royal BSC), Joshua Lubwama Letti (St. Lawrence BSC)
Forwards
Baker Lukooya (St. Lawrence BSC), Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal BSC), Godfrey Lwesibawa (Buganda Royal BSC), Brian Nkuubi (St. Lawrence BSC), Isma Kawawulo (MUBS BSC)
Officials
Ronnie Kalema – Leader of Delegation
Deo Mutabazi – UBSA Chairperson
Angelo Schrinzi – Head Coach
Salim Muwonge – Assistant Coach
Tonny Ssebagala – Team Manager
Ivan Kulika – Team Doctor
Julius Mutebi – Media Officer
Anthony Tumwesigye – UBSA Delegate
Sharon Nalunga – FUFA Staff
*Credit: FUFA media.
