By Robert Kayindi James
On Tuesday afternoon, the national beach soccer team, Uganda Sand Cranes travelled to Tanzania’s coastal town Dar es Salaam for an international friendly match.
The team travelled by bus and is expected to make stopovers in Nairobi and Eldoret, Kenya during the 30-hour journey.
FUFA Beach Soccer delegate Anthony Mwesigye led the 19-man contingent that consisted of 10 players and 9 officials.
The players are led by team captain Roch Somoka who was on Friday last week named Airtel—FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year.
Traveling contingent
Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirige, Micheal Kalule
Outfield players: Allan Katwe, Davis Kasujja, Ambrose Naturinda, Suleiman Ochero, Emmanuel Kalyowa, Roch Somoka (Captain), Swaib Kakwaya and Geofrey Akabwai
Head coach: Salim Muwonge
Assistant coach: Bashir Mutyaba
Leader of Delegation: Anthony Tumwesigye
Referees: Meddie Ssenteza and Shafiq Mugerwa
Media Officer: Patrick Lugemwa
Team Doctor: Jona Kukiriza
CAF Beach Soccer Instructor: Ali Mwebe
Uganda Beach Soccer Association (USBA) Chairman: Deo Mutabazi