Akabwai names 17-man provisional squad for Beach Soccer AFCON in Senegal
David GOMBE
Sand Cranes Head Coach Geofrey Akabwai has named a provisional squad of 17 players ahead of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Finals scheduled to take place in Senegal.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders and seven forwards drawn from six clubs, with Kampala City BSC dominating the selection.
Kampala City BSC contributes 10 players, while St. Lawrence BSC has three, with Mutoola BSC, Buganda Royal Institute BSC, MUBS and Standard High Zana each contributing one player.
In goal, Akabwai has called up Omedwa Rogers and Kibirige Meddie from Kampala City BSC alongside Kirya Samson from Mutoola BSC.
The defence is led by Lule Paul from Buganda Royal Institute, Kikonyogo Jonathan, Mukwata Peter and Lubega Sharif from St. Lawrence BSC, and the Kampala City trio of Opuuli Sharif, Lubwama Joshua Letti and Luboyera Hassan.
Upfront, Edweu Godfrey, Nkuubi Brian, Lukooya Baker, Kigozi Ambrose and Wasswa Emmanuel Alex from Kampala City BSC are joined by Mbabazi Joe Worrick from MUBS and Mugisha Jonah from Standard High Zana.
Akabwai will be assisted by Byaruhanga Rica, with Ssebagala Tonny as team manager, Mutebi Julius as media officer and Keba Rashid in charge of medical, while Football Development Director Mutyaba Bashir will oversee the delegation.
The Sand Cranes, are in Group A alongside hosts Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana for the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON in Senegal.
The 2026 edition will be held in Senegal from 28th November to 6th December, with the Sand Cranes making their third appearance at the tournament.
Uganda previously featured at the 2021 edition in Senegal, where they reached the semi-finals, before returning for the 2022 tournament in Mozambique
FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers:
Omedwa Rogers (Kampala City BSC)
Kirya Samson (Mutoola BSC)
Kibirige Meddie (Kampala City BSC)
Defenders:
Lule Paul (Buganda Royal Institute BSC)
Kikonyogo Jonathan (St. Lawrence BSC)
Opuuli Sharif (Kampala City BSC)
Lubwama Joshua Letti (Kampala City BSC)
Luboyera Hassan (Kampala City BSC)
Mukwata Peter (St. Lawrence BSC)
Lubega Sharif (St. Lawrence BSC)
Forwards:
Edweu Godfrey (Kampala City BSC)
Mbabazi Joe Worrick (MUBS)
Nkuubi Brian (Kampala City BSC)
Lukooya Baker (Kampala City BSC)
Kigozi Ambrose (Kampala City BSC)
Wasswa Emmanuel Alex (Kampala City BSC)
Mugisha Jonah (Standard High Zana)