Category: Beach Soccer

2018 Copa Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Championship:

Uganda Sand Cranes 12-9 Malawi

Tanzania 7-4 Seychelles

Tanzania 10-2 Uganda Sand Cranes

Malawi 8-4 Seychelles

Uganda Beach Soccer national team (The Sand Cranes) has so far recorded one win and a loss in the opening two matches at the on-going Copa Dar es Salaam tournament at Coco beach in Dar es salaam.

After losing 10-2 to the host country Tanzania, Uganda Sand Cranes out-muscled Malawi 12-9.

Godfrey Lwesibawa and Sulaiman Ochero netted the consolation goals for Uganda Sand Cranes against Tanzania.

Against Malawi, Uganda Sand Cranes scored through Ronald Magwali (4), Sulaiman Ochero (4) and a goal apiece from the vice-captain Allan Katwe, Alex Emmanuel Wasswa as well as an own goal.

Tanzania  also condemned Seychelles 7-4 with Yahya Said Tumbo (brace), Samuel John Mauru, Jaruph Rajab Juma, Ibrahim Hamid Abdallah, Rolland Narsis Msonjo and Mbwana Mshindo Musa scoring for the home team.

Nadim Lucas, Gamatis Glenny, Prosper Herkold and De Lion Hansel Cogik found the goals for Seychelles.

On Saturday, action continues when Uganda Sand Cranes face Seychelles before Tanzania takes on Malawi.

The tournament will climax on Sunday when the first ranked country takes on second.

During the classification match, the third placed will face the bottom side after the round robin matches.

Zanzibar is the reigning champion.

Referees:

Shafiq Mugerwa

Jackson Msilombo

Muhammad Ssenteza

Geofrey Tumain

AFCON Beach Soccer 2018 Qualifiers-Egypt

Ivory Coast vs Uganda

Friday 21^st September, 2018 in Abidjan

Ivory Coast leads 3-1(agg)

The Uganda National beach soccer team will travel on Wednesday morning (2am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines for the return leg of the AFCON Beach soccer qualifier against Ivory Coast on Friday afternoon in Abidjan. However team skipper Somach Roch misses the trip due to an injury he picked up during training on Tuesday morning.

The 17 man contingent has FUFA Executive Committee Member Rogers Byamukama as Leader of Delegation.

The players:

Lwesibawa Godfrey, Kasujja Davis, Kibirige Meddie, Lule Paul, Lwamunda Nasser, Muganga Douglas, Ocen Ben, Ochero Sulaiman, Wasswa Emmnauel Alex and Katwe Allan.

Head coach: Muwonge Salim Jamal

Assistant coach: Seguya Peter

Team Physician: Bithum Aduny Codian

Team Coordinator: Mutabazi Deo

Delegate: Tumwesigye Anthony

FUFA Staff: Esther Musoke

Buildup Match

Thursday 13th September 2018

Sand Cranes 5-3 Buganda Royal Institute 

Played at Spenah Beach, Entebbe.

Uganda National beach Soccer team has beaten Buganda Royal Institute 5-3 in a buildup match at Spenah beach on Thursday evening. It is the first practice match for the team in preparation for the return leg against Ivory Coast in AFCON Qualifier.

Davis Kasujja scored a brace while Ronald Magwari, Kakwaya Swaib and Somoka Roch also got their names on the scoresheet.

Sabega Joel, Ssali Musa and Kimera Primo scored for Buganda Royal Institute.

Head Coach of the Sand Cranes Salim Jamal Muwonge stated that the build up match was a tactical step to practice the attacking formations that could yield more goal opportunities.

‘We are trying to test our attacking formations that can produce more goals. It has worked for us in the build up. It is what we are opting for since we have to change the score away in Abidjan next week’ said Muwonge.

Assistant team captain Somoka Roch admitted that the practice match enabled them to test their scoring abilities and confirmed the players will get used to the scoring tactics that will are vital to turn the scores in Abidjan.

‘We have tested our scoring abilities during the buildup. We hope by next week we will be ready to turn the score’ said Somoka

Twelve (12) players were used in the buildup. Goalkeeper Lwamunda Nasser started the game alongside Somoka Roch, Wasswa Alex Emma, Lule Paul and Kasujja Davis.

Ochero Sulaiman, Ssimbwa Swalleh, Rica Byaruhanga, Kakwaya Swaib, Ochen Ben and Kibirige Med were the substitutes.

Buganda Royal squad;

CAF Beach Soccer AFCON EGYPT 2018 Qualifiers:

• Uganda 1-3 Cote D’Voire

No hope is lost for the Uganda Sand Cranes prior to the return leg of the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Egypt 2018 final tournament.

Uganda Sand Cranes fell short 3-1 to Cote D’Voire in the first leg of the two legged qualifiers played at Spennah beach, Entebbe on Sunday.

The West Africans scored through Eric Bile Sidonne Kablan Assouan, Daniel N’guessan Kouassitchi and Frederic Aka Kablan.

Uganda’s team captain Douglas Muganga scored the consolation for the hosts in a physical well contested duel that was watched by a fair crowd.

Either Uganda or Cote D’ Voire will make the grade for the final tournament that will be hosted latter this year in Egypt.

The two countries will lock horns in the return leg that comes on 21st September 2018 in Abidjan.

The FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo attended the match, also watched by the State minister for Sports Charles Bakabulindi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Beach Soccer Chairman Deo Mutabazi, FUFA Executive Committee members, delegates, FUFA Staff, Uganda Cranes players (team captain Denis Onyango and Nico Wadada) and a couple of enthusiastic football lovers.

Team Line ups:

Uganda Sand Cranes V:

Meddie Kibirige (G.K), Allan Katwe, Douglas Muganga (Captain), Ronald Magwari, Ben Ocen

Subs:

Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Paul Lule, Sulaiman Ochero, Roch Peter Somoka, Rica Byaruhanga, Tom Kimuli, Swalleh Ssimbwa

Ivory Coast V:

Fiacre Kongoza (G.K), Guy Nahounoud Hans Donald Djedjed (Captain), Fabien Sola Djere, Moustapha Sakanoko, Frederic Aka Kablan

Subs:

Franck Hyacinthe Papet, N’gnamke Ehanlimbie Didier Kabletchi, Fabrice Gbagra, Daniel N’gusessan Kouassitchi, Eric Assouan Bile Sidoine Kablan

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Fawole Adeolu Olawale (Nigeria)
• 1^st Assistant Referee: Sani Mohammed (Nigeria)
• 2^nd Assistant Referee: Elijah Olayinke Olajide (Nigeria)
• Time Keeper: Ali Nagi Doka (Sudan)
• Commissioner: Cyrille Mahaforona Reboza (Madagascar)

Reactions by the two coaches:

Salim Jamal Muwonge (Uganda Sand Cranes Head coach)

We have created a couple of goal scoring chances although we did not utilize them. We played against a side that has played at the CAF final championship a number of times. We have learnt from the mistakes done and vow to improve before the return leg. The 1-3 margin can be easily overturned during the return leg.

The match was good for the two countries. We played well and i liked the match. It is not yet over, we played the first leg and there is a lot to play for in the second leg.

AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018

1st Leg 9^th September 2018

 Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe

2nd Leg 21st-23st September 2018 in Ivory Coast

Moments after taking on the position of Uganda Sand Cranes head coach, Salim Muwonge released a squad of 20 players who started training  ahead of AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier match against Ivory Coast on 9^th September 2018.

The training started on Thursday 23rd August and has so far been conducted for six days.

While speaking to www.fufa.co.ug, Muwonge shared the efforts so far endeavored towards the big task ahead for his side.

‘We summoned 20 players and 15 have attended so far. Most of the summoned players are midfielders because we want to create more scoring opportunities against our opponents.

Our main emphasis at the moment is set on endurance and tactical setup  as we prepare for the game’ said Muwonge.

Team Captain Katwe Allan commended the work done by the coaches in the six days of non residential training so far.

‘We have so far trained for six days. It has been good,we have been working on our endurance since it has a huge baring on the results.  All of us as players are in good condition. We are only looking forward to putting into practice the skills we are learning’ said Katwe

Players who attended training on Thursday

Goalkeepers

Kibirge Med (Isabet), Lwamunda Nasser (Buganda Royal Institute) and Kalule Micheal (Nkumba University)

Defenders

Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (C) (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Byaruhanga Rica (Isabet), Kimuli Thomas

Midfielders

Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Kakwaya Swaibu (Isabet)

Forwards

Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Wasswa Peter (Buganda Royal Institute)

The team will conduct two other non-residential training sesssions before entering residential camp on Saturday 1^st September 2018.

Technical Team

Salim Jamal Muwonge – Head Coach

Sseguya Peter – Assistant Coach

Ssebaggala Tonny – Team Coordinator) – Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man)

Ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).

MAIN PHOTO: Sand Cranes players warm up at Lido Beach Entebbe

AFCON Beach Soccer Qualifier Egypt 2018

1st Leg 9^th September 2018

 Uganda vs Ivory Coast at Spena Beach, Entebbe

2nd Leg 21st-23st September 2018 in Ivory Coast

Uganda Sand Cranes squad of 20 players has been released  by new head coach Salim Muwonge in a press Conference at FUFA House on Monday morning to begin training ahead of AFCON Beach Soccer qualifier match against Ivory Coast on 9^th September 2018.

L-R Chairman FUFA Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala , Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi addressing the media on Monday morning at FUFA HouseThe Sqaud has 3 goalkeepers Kibirige Med (Isabet) Kalule Micheal (Nkumba Univ), Kirya Samson (Stomers).

Other players:  Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute), Katwe Allan (Nkumba University), Ochero Sulaiman (St. Lawrence University), Revita Johnney (Isabet), Douglas Muganga and Byaruhanga Rica from Isabet.

Kalyowa Emma (St. Lawrence University), Kityo Eddie (Galaticals), Kiggundu Swalley (St. Lawrence University), Magwari Ronald (Stomers), Bomboka Frank (MUBS), Kakwaya Swaib (Isabet), Kafeero Hamis (Galaticals), Lwesibawa Godfrey (Stomers), Ochen Ben (MUBS) and Somoka Roch (Isabet)

The team summoned players will begin non-residential training on Wednesday 22^nd August. Residential training will start on 1^st September 2018.

Uganda Beach Soccer Association Chairman Deo Mutabazi confirmed the technical team that will work with Head coach Muwonge.

He listed  Sseguya Peter as the assistant Coach, Ssebaggala Tonny ( Team Coordinator), Ssekasanvu Julius (Kits man) and ithum Aduny Codian (Medical Officer).

Uganda Beach Soccer League gets BBS Terefayina as broadcast partner

Meanwhile, BBS Telefayina signed a one year contract to broadcast the Uganda Beach Soccer League matches live starting with this season.

BBS TV Head of Marketing Alice Namatovu commended FUFA for giving them the opportunity to broadcast beach soccer league games.

‘We thank  FUFA for the partnership. BBS Terefayina will broadcast all Uganda Beach Soccer League games. We shall broadcast each and every game for every Club. It is a marriage towards getting closer to our audience’ said Namatovu

The Chairman Football Development Committee Chris Kalibbala appreciated BBS’s gesture and the Kingdom of Buganda for the support and engagement in developing football in Uganda.

MAIN PHOTO:  New Sand Cranes coach Salim Muwonge being presented with a beach soccer ball by FUFA Executive Committee Member Chris Kalibbala and UBSA Chairman Deo Mutabazi 

Confederation of African Football (CAF) Futsal and Beach Soccer committee members graced a couple of matches for the Uganda national beach soccer league on Sunday at Lido beach in Entebbe.

CAF Secretary General, Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe were joined by the FUFA President, also a CAF Executive committee member and chairman of the Futsal and beach soccer committee Eng.Moses Magogo at Lido.

FUFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson, CECAFA General Secretary Nicholas Musonye, National Council of Sports David Ssemakula Katende and Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) chairman Deo Mutabazi were also the other high profile officials in attendance.

Here is the colouful pictorial:

BEACH SOCCER RESULTS FOR SUNDAY, 25TH MARCH 2018:

WOMEN:

Nkumba University 5-1 Katuuso community

Scorers
Nabuffu Dorcus x3
(Nkumba University)
Nakubulwa Betty (Nkumba University)
Sanyu Judith (Nkumba University)
Nakasumba Fatumah (Katuuso)

MEN RESULTS:

Stomers 7-4 Nkumba University

Scorers:
Lwesibawa Godfrey x4 (STOMERS)
Dudu Ramathan x3 (STOMERS)
Ovoyo Solomon (Nkumba University)
Katwe Allan x2(Nkumba University)
Kivumbi Hassan (Nkumba University)

MUBS 1-4 Isabeti

Scorers:
Jalil Zinula (MUBS)
Somoka Roch x3(Isabeti)
Allan Kayiwa (Isabeti)

Ms Sandlions 3-7 Buganda Royal University

Scorers
Kizito Simon (MS Sandlions)
Kato Paul OG x2(Ms sandlions)
Sengendo Deo x2(Buganda Royal University)
Kimera Primo (Buganda Royal University)
Luke Paul x2(Buganda Royal University)
Kato Paul (Buganda Royal University)
Etiang Amos (Buganda Royal University)

Mengo Hospital 2-7 Kyadondo Galacticos

Scorers:
Tony Kawooya (Mengo Hospital)
Jacob Kalule (Kyadondo Galacticos)
Kityo Eddie x2 (Kyadondo Galacticos)
Hamid Kafeero x4 (Kyadondo Galacticos)

Talented 0-3 St Lawrence  University ( Talented didn’t turn up)

A strong delegation from Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arrived in Uganda ahead of a high profile Futsal and Beach Soccer meeting.

The officials led by the CAF Secretary General, Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe arrived at Entebbe International Airport 3:15 a.m on Sunday morning.

Majority traveled aboard Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways and they were received by the FUFA entrouge at the Entebbe International Airport.

FUFA Vice Presidents Justus Mugisha, Darius Mugoye, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edgar Watson and his Deputy Humphrey Mandu officially welcomed the guests to the country  before they checked in at the nearby Hotel Protea, Entebbe, which is just a stone throw away from the Airport.

“FUFA and Uganda is glad to receive our special visitors. Uganda will host the CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” Watson noted.

The FUFA President and CAF Executive Committee member, Eng. Moses Magogo is the President of the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee.

The Members of the Committee will preside over the official ground breaking of a beach soccer facility in Kitubulu, Entebbe and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach.

On Monday morning they will hold a meeting at Protea Hotel, while in the afternoon, visit FUFA House, watch a fustal match at the International Fustal Courts of Uganda in Kisenyi.

• Uganda to host CAF Committee for Development of Futsal and beach soccer.
• Meeting to be held on Monday at Protea Hotel, Entebbe
• Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach soccer is headed by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo
• CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and his Deputy Anthony Baffoe are also coming for the meeting 
• Members arrive on Sunday and will watch a beach soccer league game on same day at Lido Beach
• Ground breaking ceremony at the new beach soccer facility to be held on Sunday
• CAF Team to watch Futsal match  at the International Futsal Arena in Mengo on Monday

Uganda will for the first time host a meeting aimed at developing the games of Futsal and beach soccer. The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) confirmed Uganda as the host of the meeting for the Committee of Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer that will take place on Monday, 26^th March 2018 at Protea Hotel in Entebbe

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) CEO, Edgar Watson confirmed on Wednesday in a press conference that Uganda will host the one day meeting.

“FUFA and Uganda will host a CAF Committee meeting on Futsal and beach soccer at Protea Hotel on Monday,” confirmed the FUFA CEO.

The Members of the Committee are expected to arrive in Uganda on Sunday and also watch a beach soccer league game later on in the day at Lido Beach Entebbe.

It should be noted that FUFA President Eng.Moses Magogo is the President of the CAF committee on development of Futsal and Beach soccer.

The One day meeting will have dignitaries from 18 countries including Uganda as the hosts. The function will be graced by the CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy and CAF Deputy General Secreatary Anthony Baffoe.

Leodegar Tenga the Vice President of the committee and a former President of the Tanzanian Football Association will also attend the meeting.

The key aspect expected to be discussed at the meeting will be development of Futsal and Beach soccer in Africa.

The meeting is expected to start at 9am and after a ground breaking ceremony at a beach soccer facility in Entebbe. The committee will thereafter pay a visit to the FUFA headquarters.

A ground breaking ceremony for beach soccer facility in Uganda under FUFA in Entebbe will also be launched.

MAIN PHOTO: CAF General Secretary Amr Fahmy will be in Uganda this weekend together with the Committee for Development of Futsal and Beach Soccer. 

Uganda Beach Soccer League (Sunday Results):

MEN:

• KIU 3-2 Talented
• Nkumba University 0-0 Isabeti
• MS Sand Lions 2-7 MUBS
• Stomers 1-2 Mitoola Resort

WOMEN:

• Talented 1-2 Entebbe Ladies
• KJT Ladies 0-1 Muteesa I Royal University
• Ajax Queens 2-2 Nkumba University
• Katuuso Community 3-1 Entebbe Ladies
• Katuuso Community 3-2 Alphoneix Golden Girls

The Uganda Beach Soccer League returned on Sunday at Lido beach resort in Entebbe.

Three time league winners, Makerere University Business School (MUBS) posted the biggest result on the day.

MUBS humbled MS Sand Liones 7-2. Frank Bomboka and Tony Esude score thrice.

Fahad Mawanda got two and Seif Matovu was on target with the other.

There were two sets of hat-tricks scored in this game.

Kampala International University (KIU) edged Talented 3-2 with Geofrey Kabwai and Nigerian Isaac Ishioke (2 goals) finding the back of the net for KIU.

John Sekandi and Michael Kisembo scored for Talented.

Elsewhere, Mitoola Resort overcame Stormers 2-1. Uganda Sand Cranes player Ronald Magwari  scored the consolation for Stormers.

John Mwasa Mukwaya and Herbert Luboyera netted for Mitoola Resort beach.

A rare barren draw clouded the anticipated epic derby between Nkumba University and Isabeti.

Women Games:

In the women games played, Nkumba University and KJT ladies match produced no goal dividend.

Katuuso Community humbled Alphoneix Golden Girls 3-2.

Nuru Nakyanzi, Fatuma Nakasumba (brace) were the goal scorers for Katuuso.

Jovia Namukwaya and Patience Nabuloobi netted for Alphoenix.

Entebbe Ladies registered a 2-1 win against Talented with Jacqueline Namujju and Latifa Katana on target for Entebbe Ladies.

Jauhar Nakibuye score the consolation for Talented.

Habiba Nakayobyo was the hero when KJT ladies lost to Muteesa I Royal University 1-0.

The match between Ajax Queens and Nkumba University produced four goals with each side apportioning two goals apiece.

Dorren Ondoa and Lillian Mutuuzo scored for Nkumba University. Ondoa turned villain with an own goal and Lukia Namubiru got the other Ajax Queens goal.

Katuuso Community beat Entebbe Ladies with comfort 3-1.

Fatima Nakasumba (brace) and Nuru Nakyanzi were on the mark for Katuuso Community.

Jacqueline Namujju grabbed Entebbe Ladies consolation.

The league will return next Sunday.

1st Copa Dar Es Salaam Tournament (Group Stage Results for Uganda: 

• Uganda 5-9 Zanzibar
• Uganda 4-7 Malawi
• Tanzania 6-5 Uganda Sand Cranes

Third Place play off match:

• Tanzania 5-4 Uganda

Results not withstanding, Uganda Sand Cranes head coach Salim Jamal Muwonge believes the first ever Copa Dar es salaam beach soccer championship has provided a great experience for the players and administrators alike.

Uganda finished fourth after losing narrowly 5-4 to the host Tanzania at the Coco beach in Dar es salaam.

The two day’s tournament was played on Christmas and boxing day.

According to coach Muwonge, the tournament gave his players the true feel of international football after a months of activity, apart from the league.

‘This was our first engagement in the year and I’m happy that we have learnt from the tournament. We now know our strong and weak points and will work on them before the CECAFA Beach Soccer tournament which also will serve as the AFCON qualifier. We have learnt great lessons from this invitational tournament. First of all, we thank our brothers from Tanzania for inviting us. At the time being, performance on the sand will matter most than the results registered. This is a great preparatory tournament for us ahead of CECAFA 2018 which will also act as an AFCON qualifier‘ Muwonge said.

Players as Ronald Mungwari and Paul Lule, who were first timers on the team stood out with outstanding individual and team displays with odd goals during the respective fixtures.

The team managed one win in the group stages, 7-6 against Tanzania and two losses to Malawi and Zanzibar.

They also lost out 5-4 in the third place play off match.

This was the first time that the Copa Dar es salaam was being organized and it will be an annual event.

Meanwhile, Ronald Magwali of Uganda emerged the top scorer of the tournament with 8 goals.

Focus now switches to the CECAFA 2018 beach soccer championship that will be hosted in Entebbe, Uganda.

Uganda’s Delegation:

Players:

Goalkeepers: Meddie Kibirge (Isabeti), Nasser Lwamunda (Buganda Royal)

Outfield players: Paul Lule (Buganda Royal), Allan Katwe (YMCA), Davis Kasujja (YMCA),  Emmanuel Kalyowa (St Lawrence University),  Ronald Mungwari (Stormers),  Roch Somoka (Isabeti), Ambrose Naturinda (YMCA), Rica Byaruhanga (Isabeti)

Officials:

• Head coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge
• UBSA Technical Director: Bashir Mutyaba
• Team Manager: Tonny Ssebagala
• Physiotherapist: Jonah James Kukiriza
• Competitions Manager: Phoebe Kutamba
• Media Officer: Hamzah Kawuma Nsereko
• FUFA Delegate: Anthony Tumwesigye
• Head of Delegation: Deo Mutabazi

• Uganda Vs Zanzibar- 2 p.m

• Malawi Vs Uganda -5 p.m

Tuesday, 26th December 2017:

• Tanzania Vs Uganda -1 p.m
  Players:

  Nasser Lwamunda (Goalkeeper), Davis Kasujja,Ambrose Sanyu Naturinda,Emmanuel Kalyowa,Meddie Kibirige (Goalkeeper),Ronald Mugwalu, Paul Lule, Rica Byaruhanga,Allan Katwe and Roch Peter Somoka (Captain).

  Officials:

  Head coach: Salim Jamal Muwonge

  Team Manger: Tonny Sebaggala

  Leader of delegation: Deo Mutabazi

  FUFA Delegate: Anthony Tumwesigye

  Technical Director:Bashir Mutyaba

  Physiotherapist: Jonah James Kukiriza

  Competitions manager: Phoebe Kutamba

  Media officer: Hamzah Kawuma Nsereko Afriqana

Uganda National Beach Soccer League:

Women Results:

• Buganda Royal University 5-1 Katuuso Community
• Muteesa Royal University 2-1 Alphoenix Golden Girls
• Entebbe Ladies 2-5 Buganda Royal Royal University
• Ajax Queens 4-1 Nkumba University
• Nkumba University 2-0 Buganda Royal University
• Ajax Queens 0-0 Muteesa 1 Royal University

Men Results:

• Nkumba University 7-6 Isabeti
• Nkumba University 4-2 Mitoola Beach
• Kyadondo Galaticals 3-6 St Lawrence University
• Stormers 4-2 MUBS
• Talented 3-4 Kampala International University
• Buganda Royal University 6-1 MS Sand Lions

Ardent Beach Soccer fans in Uganda have every justification to follow every match day at Lido beach in Entebbe with keen attention.

Given the thrills, special skills and goals accompanied with this interesting version of football, indeed fans can not just wait for another match day.

During Sunday’s match day five, the fans were not only treated to the silky flips, dribbles and volleys, but also had the urge and joy to celebrate a whopping 71 goals scored in 12 matches (6 apiece either gender).

A lion’s share of the goals came in the men catergory (48) and the rest (23) scored by the ladies.

The most awaited fixture of the day between Home and Away sponsored Isabeti Beach Soccer Club and the parent club, Nkumba University did not disappoint at all.

Nkumba University won the game 7-6 in the highest scoring game on the day.

Captain Alex Emmanuel Wasswa led by example with a hat-trick for Nkumba University.

Then, came a double from Solomon Ovoyo and Twaha Ayiman.

Isabeti captain Roch Somoka, like Wasswa also scored 3 goals.

Ibrahim Lubwama, David Awori and Rica Byaruhanga got the other goals.

For the women, the match between Buganda Royal University and Entebbe Ladies produced the most goals on the day.

Buganda Royal triumphed 5-1 in the one sided encounter.

Jovia Masiko (2), Mariam Nakawangi, Jackline Ogoa and Dorah Nakimuli netted for Buganda Royal University as Lillian Namubiru and Nakimuli (own goal) replied for Mescach Bogere’s coached Entebbe Ladies.

Only one game (the ladies match between Ajax Queens and Muteesa 1 Royal University) failed to produce a single goal, which is a rare feat in Beach Soccer.

According to the chairperson of the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA), the increase in the number of match day goals is attributed to the continued mastering of the laws of beach soccer by the players and interest in the game.

The players have picked interest in the game and at the same time grasped the laws of the beach soccer to the dot.

This has directly translated into improved performances on the sand and hence forth more goals and skills.

The national beach soccer league league returns on Sunday, 26th November 2017.