Beach Soccer
Uganda finish third in COSAFA Beach Soccer
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.