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Uganda stop Comoros in Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier

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Uganda Sand Cranes picked a crucial 5-2 first leg win away to Comoros in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 qualifier played on Sunday.

The match was meant to be played on Saturday, the the strong winds in Comoros forced the officials to push the day to the next day.

The hosts took a two goal lead through Ali Moussa and Djafer Soilni at the  Stade de Planete Plage in Moroni. But Brian Nkuubi pulled one back for the Uganda Sand Cranes before the end of the first period.

In the second period Nicholas Mwere made it 2-2 for Uganda, before Godfrey Lwesibawa, Mwere and goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige added more goals in the third period to give Uganda advantage before the return leg to be played on August 6th.

On Saturday CECAFA’s other representatives in the qualifiers lost 3-2 away to Malawi. Hosts Ghana also picked a 6-5 win against Egypt in the other qualifier match played.

Seven teams will qualify to join hosts Mozambique for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations slated to take place October 21-30th. Senegal are the title holders.

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Tanzania suffer defeat in COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship opening tie

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Guest side Tanzania kick started their 2024 COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship on a losing note as the competition started today in Durban, South Africa.

Handled by coach Boniface Pawasa Tanzania suffered a 3-2 defeat to Angola in the opening Group B match played at the South Beach Arena.

In the second Group B match North African guests Morocco humbled 2021 winners Mozambique. 5-2

The competition organized by the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) also saw Malawi defeat hosts South Africa 4-2 and Seychelles, the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup hosts edge Saudi Arabia 3-1 in Group A matches played.

Action continues on Monday with several games, before a rest day on Tuesday. The top two sides from each group will advance to the semi -final stage to be played on March 22, while the final will take place the next day.

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Tanzania to play in COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship

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Tanzania will be one of the guest sides to play at the 2024 COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship slated for March 17-23rd in Durban, South Africa.

The Tanzanian team that has previously played twice in the same Championship will be joined by other guest sides Morocco and the only non-African side ever to grace the event Saudi Arabia.

“We are delighted to be back in Durban as we host the latest instalment of the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship,” says COSAFA Executive Director Sue Destombes.

She says the growth of Beach Soccer in Africa and around the world has been steady over the last few years and a sign of the growing popularity of this version of football. “As COSAFA, we are always seeking to help our members gain international exposure and grow all forms of the game in their territories, and this is another sign of that,” added Destombes.

The other teams that will take part in the Championship include the 2021 winners Mozambique, Angola, Seychelles, Malawi and hosts South Africa.

The teams will be drawn into two groups of four sides, with the top two advancing to the semifinals.

The pool stage fixtures are scheduled for March 17, 18 and 20, with the semifinals on March 22, and the final and bronze medal match a day later.

The 2022 COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship was won by African powerhouse Senegal, who beat Egypt 5-3 in the decider. Mozambique finished fourth after losing 8-7 to Uganda in the bronze medal match.

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Uganda finish third in COSAFA Beach Soccer

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Uganda Sand Cranes have finished third in the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Beach Soccer Championships 2022 which climaxed in Durban, South Africa on Saturday.

The Ugandan team edged last year’s champions Mozambique 8-7 in extra time to settle for third place.

Godfrey Lwesibawa, Ambrose Kigozi, Isma Kawawulo, Jonathan Kikonyogo gave Uganda Sand Cranes the lead after the first period, while Angelo Tomas netted for Mozambique.

But the 2021 champions returned determined when Nelson Manuel scored five goals, Antonio Namape Jr. (Figo) netted the other. Kawawulo was on the mark again, while Brian Nkuubi Brian netted a brace of his own for Uganda, including a penalty. Lwesibawa netted the winning goal for Uganda.

In the final African champions Senegal came from 3-1 down to defeat Egypt 5-3.

The tournament attracted eight teams including Uganda and Tanzania from the CECAFA region.

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Senegal pip Uganda in COSAFA Beach Soccer semis

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African Champions Senegal have stopped Uganda Sands to qualify for the final of the Hollywoodsbets COSAFA Beach Soccer Championships 2022.

Senegal beat Uganda Sands 10-3 in the first semi final played at the South Beach Arena in Durban, South Africa.

The Africans Champions Senegal will now face Egypt in the final

Seydina Diagne netted a hattrick, while Mamour Diagne and Souleymane Coly picked a brace each. Mamadou Sylla, Ninou Diatta and Seydina Mbaye also got their names on the score sheet for Senegal. The Uganda Sands scored Amborse Kigozi who managed a brace, and skipper Baker Lukooya.

Angelo Schirinzi, the Uganda Sands Cranes coach said they reached their limits. “Individually they Senegal are physically very good. But we shall do every thing to win the play-off,” added the coach.

Uganda will now wait to face the 2021 champions Mozambique in the play-off on Saturday. The Mozambique team was defeated 2-1 by Egypt.

To reach the knock out stage Uganda Sand Cranes who are also using the Championship to prepare for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 beat Tanzania and Mauritius, but lost the last group B match to Egypt.

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