Beach Soccer International Friendly: Uganda Vs Zanzibar
Sun, 7th December 2014 (Bamboo Beach, Zanzibar)
Last week, the Uganda National beach soccer team players, The Sand Cranes left Kampala by road for Zanzibar ahead of the International build up game on Sunday, 7th December 2014.
Kawowo Sports’ David Isabirye profiles the each of the 12 players on the team ahead of the first ever Uganda Sand Cranes International buildup slated for Sunday.
1 – Michael Kalule:
Full Names: Michael Kalule
Nick Name: Mike
Position: Goal Keeper
Date of Birth: 5th September 1994
Parents: Wilson Kamya and Florence Nansubuga
Place of Birth: Entebbe Hospital, Entebbe
Current Beach Soccer Club: Buwanika Bulls
Beach Soccer Debut: 2012 with Fisheries Institute team
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Naluvule College, Luwero (O- Level) and Mulusa Academy, Wobulenzi (A-level)
Best Food: Rice and Chicken with Mango Juice
2 – Ashadu Bugembe:
Full Names: Ashadu Bugembe
Parents: Badru Nyanzi and Mariam Namuleme
Date of Birth: 1st March 1994
Current Beach Soccer Club: YMCA
Positions: Goal Keeper and Striker
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Uganda Martyrs Primary School, Masaka, Masaka S.S, Kako and Uganda Martyrs S.S, Lubaga (A-Level)
Role Models: Baker Lukooya (Teammate at Uganda Premier League side, Kira Young)
Best Food: Ugali (Posho) and Fresh Fish downed by Mirinda Soda
On Face Book: Yes [Ashadu Bugembe]
3 – Derrick Tekko: Team Captain
Full Names: Derrick Tekko
Date of Birth: 5th May 1995
Current Beach Soccer Club: YMCA
Position: Defender
Strong Foot: Right
Education: St Matia Kireka (Nursery), Murchison Bay Luzira (Primary), Hoima Central (O-Level) and Kalinaabiri Secondary School (A-level)
Role Models: Thierry Henry and Baker Lukooya (teammate at Kira Young in Uganda Premier League)
Best Food: Ugali (Posho) and Fresh Fish downed by Mirinda Soda
On Face Book: Yes [Teko Derrick]
4 -Douglas Muganga: (Assistant Team Captain):
Full Names: Douglas Muganga
Nick – Name: Maicon
Date of Birth: 13th August 1992
Current Beach Soccer Club: Nkumba Select
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Nabunya Primary), Hoima Central (O-Level) and Kalinaabiri Secondary School (A-level)
Role Models: Thierry Henry and Baker Lukooya (teammate at Kira Young in Uganda Premier League)
Best Food: Ugali (Posho) and Fresh Fish downed by Mirinda Soda
On Face Book: Yes [MaiconDouglas]
5 – Brian Nkuubi:
Full Names: Brian Nkuubi Ssemakula
Parents: Williiam Ssemakula and Gloria Kangebe
Place of Birth: Mulago Hospital
Date of Birth: 1st November 1993
Current Beach Soccer Club: MUBS
Position: Striker
Strong Foot: Right
Role Models: Iniesta
Best Food: Posho & Beans with orange Juice
On Face Book: Yes [Brian Nkuubi]
6 – Roch Somoka:
Full Names: Peter Roch Somoka
Nick Name: Crouch
Parents: Bikeeka Mugerwa & Jane Nabatanzi
Place of Birth: Kajjansi
Date of Birth: 1st September 1996
Current Beach Soccer Club: Nkumba Select
Strong Foot: Right
Position: Striker
Education: Faith and Trust (Nursery), Lutembe International (O & A level), Nkumba University (B.DES)
Role Models: Christiano Ronaldo
Best Food: Pizza & Mineral Water
On Face Book: Yes [Roch Somoka]
7 – Saidi Latif:
Full Names: Saidi Latifi
Nick Name: Muzei
Date of Birth: 3rd March 1995
Parents: Ahmed Latif & Aisha Namakula
Place of Birth: Makindye
Current Beach Soccer Club: Real Galacticos
Strong Foot: Right
Position: Defender
Education: Old Kampala S.S (O & A level)
Best Food: Pilao and Posho with Passion Fruit Juice
8 – Ambrose Naturinda:
Full Names:Ambrose Naturinda
Date of Birth: 17th September 1996
Parents: Florence Sanyu Kyogabirwe & David Sanyu
Place of Birth: Mbarara
Position: Defender
Current Team:YMCA
Best Food: Kalo & Meat with Milk
Role Models: Ronaldihno & Coach Harunah Kebba
9 – Emmanuel Kalyowa:
Full Names: Emmanuel Kalyowa
Nick Name: Emma
Parents: Andrew Lugumya & Reginah Sanyu
Date of Birth: 25th December 1996
Place of Birth: Mulago Hospital, Kampala
Current Beach Soccer Club: St Lawrence University
Position: Striker
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Mother Care Primary School, Makindye (Nursery), St Marys’ Primary, Makindye, Bishop Nankyama (O & A level)
Role Models: Coach Davis Nono
Best Food: Silver Fish & Matooke with Yorgart
10 – Full Names: John Revita
Parents: Revita Dionisio & Jemmimah Revitah
Date of Birth: 1st January 1998
Current Beach Soccer Club: Real Galacticos
Strong Foot: Right
Position: Striker
Education: Uganda Martyrs Rubaga (O and A Level)
Role Models: Ronaldihno
Best Food: Rice and Chicken with Milk
11 – Baker Lukooya
Full Names: Baker Lukooya
Nick Name: Bakerazy
Date of Birth: 22nd December 1996
Current Beach Soccer Club: MUBS
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Top Care School, Mukono (Nursery), City Primary (Primary), Buzige Islamic (O-Level) and May Christian College (A-level) and currently at Makerere University Business School, Nakawa
Role Models: Joseph Kabagambe & Ryan Giggs
Best Food: Rich, Matooke, Posho with Chicken & Mineral
On Face Book: Yes [Bakerazy]
12 – Kasujja Davis
Full Names: Davis Kasujja
Date of Birth: 9th October 1994
Position: Defender
Parents: Samuel Kasujja (RIP) & Dina Kasujja
Current Beach Soccer Club: MUBS
Strong Foot: Right
Education: Masaka Kindergarten), Masaka Primary School (Primary), Masaka S.S (O-Level) & Kibuli S.S(A-level)
Role Models: Pepe, Jay Jay Okocha & Richard Kassagga
Food: Matooke, Rice & Meat
On Face Book: Yes [Davis Elvis Kasujja]