Beach Soccer AFCON 2022
Sand Cranes to play Malawi in Classification match
After failing to qualify for the semi final stage at the on-going 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Uganda Sand Cranes will now face Malawi in a classification match on Wednesday.
The Sand Cranes suffered a 6-2 defeat to Egypt on Monday in their last Group B match at the competition taking place at the Vilanculos Arena in Mozambique.
Sand Cranes needed a draw or win in their last Group match to qualify for the semi final stage.
Moustafa Shaaban gave Egypt the lead, and Uganda Sand Cranes captain Baker Lukooya leveled matters in the first period. Later Moustafa Shaban and Hossam Hassan netted two goals each, while Ismaeel Abdelkodos added the other for Egypt. Brian Nkuubi netted Uganda’s second goal.
After losing to reigning champions Senegal 10-1, beating Madagascar 6-3 and now losing to Egypt, Uganda Sand Cranes finished third in Group B and will now face Malawi to determine which teams finishes fifth and sixth.
Egypt will now face Morocco, while Senegal take on Mozambique at the semi final stage.