The Uganda Beach Soccer National team will start preparations for the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship.
On Monday, May 26, the team shall hold a double training session in line with the upcoming championship to be held in Mombasa, Kenya.
In the morning, workouts will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at Bamboo Gardens Beach Soccer Arena, with the evening drills coming at 4 p.m.
The team is under coach Rica Byaruhanga, assisted by Akabwai Geofrey and Baker Lukooya, as the Sand Cranes aim to make a strong statement at this year’s regional competition.
The team includes experienced players like Johnathan Kikonyogo, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Peter Mukwata, and Brian Nkuubi mixed up with emerging talent.
The Squad List: Kikonyogo Jonathan (DF, St. Lawrence Univ – BSC), Oppuuli Sharif (DF, Kampala City BSC), Mukwata Peter (DF, Mutoola BSC), Lule Paul (DF, Kampala City BSC), Lubega Sharif (DF, St. Lawrence Univ – BSC), Kuol Micheal (DF, London College of St. Lawrence), Edweu Godfrey (FWD, Teso College Aloet), Kigozi Ambrose (FWD, Kampala City BSC), Nyalimo Steven (FWD, Mutoola BSC), Niyonzima Benon (FWD, Unattached), Niwesasira Sison (FWD, Standard High Zana), Nkuubi Brian (FWD, Kampala City BSC), Lubwama Joshua (FWD, Kampala City BSC), Kagezi Junior (FWD, MS-Sandlions), Turyamuhika Dues (FWD, Makerere Univ Business Sch – BSC), Lasu Thomas Lomoro (FWD, Makerere Univ Business Sch – BSC), Ssendi Joseph Kabona (FWD, Buganda Royal Inst – BSC), Wasswa Emmanuel Alex (FWD, Kampala City BSC), Kibirige Meddie (GK, Kampala City BSC), Mutebi Ronald (GK, Unattached), Kasibante Edward (GK, Buganda Royal Inst – BSC), Omedwa Rogers (GK, Kampala City BSC).
Technical Bench
- Head Coach: Arch Rica Byaruhanga
- Assistant Coaches: Akabwai Geofrey, Baker Lukooya
- Team Doctor: Kulika Ivan
- Team Manager: Ssebagala Tonny.
