Sand Cranes qualify for Beach Soccer AFCON

_{Uganda Sand Cranes have today qualified for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022.}

_{The Uganda Sand Cranes secured a slot after a stopping Comoros 4-3 in the return leg of the first round played at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru on Sunday.}

_{Victory for coach Salim Jamal Muwonge’s team saw the Uganda Sand Cranes qualify on a 9-5 goal aggregate. Nicholas Mwere netted a hattrick, while Brian Nkuubi also got his name on the score sheet for Uganda Sand Cranes. Moeva Chakira scored a brace, while Ismael Ahmed scored the other for the visiting team.}

_{“ It was a very tough match, but I am glad the players worked hard to make sure they picked a win,” said Uganda Sand Cranes coach Muwonge.}

_{In another match involving a team from the CECAFA region Tanzania picked a 6-5 home win against Malawi, but the visitors qualify on an away goals rule. Malawi who won the first leg 3-2 where in high scoring form at the Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam to tie the match 8-8 on aggregate, but sailed through on more goals scored away from home.}

_{Uganda have now join hosts Mozambique for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations slated to take place October 21-30th. Six more teams will qualify for the tournament. Senegal are the title holders.}