2021 AFCON Beach Soccer: Uganda to face Mozambique in semis

Uganda Sand Cranes will face Mozambique at the semi final stage of the on-going 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Beach Soccer.

Coach Salim Muwonge’s side started with a 5-1 defeat to hosts Senegal over the weekend before recovering to defeat Tanzania 4-3 in their second Group A match.

A 3-1 defeat of Tanzania to Senegal on Wednesday guaranteed Uganda Sand Cranes a place in the semi-final. Group A had only three teams after the Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew few days to kick-off.

The second semi-final clash on Friday will see hosts and defending champions Senegal battle Morocco. To reach the last four Morocco finished second in Group B after they beat Seychelles 5-1, stopped Egypt 4-3 and lost 2-1 to unbeaten Mozambique.

“We are happy to make it to the semi-final of the AFCON Beach Soccer. We are going to have a very strategic approach as we face Mozambique,” said Uganda Sand Cranes coach Muwonge.

The two teams that make it to the final will automatically qualify for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021.

Uganda’s Squad
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige, Nasser Lwamunda, Ronald Mutebi
Defenders: Paul Lule, Davis Kasujja, Douglas Muganga, Rica Byaruhanga, Jonathan Kikonyogo, Suleiman Ochero
Forwards: Ismail Kawawulo, Baker Lukooya, Emmanuel Wasswa, Swalley Ssimbwa, Ambrose Kigozi, Ronald Magwali