2016/17 National Beach Soccer League Playoffs
*To be played in June 2017
- YMCA vs. Kabalagala Rangers
- MUBS vs. Stormers
- Kampala International University vs. Nkumba select
- St Lawrence University vs. Muteesa I Royal University
Reigning champions of the National Beach Soccer League, Nkumba Select will lock horns with Kampala International University (KIU) in the playoffs.
According to the Uganda Beach Soccer Association (UBSA) secretariat, the complete quarter final line up was confirmed after the regular season climax.
The top four clubs from the two groups (Hurriken and Moonson) qualified for the quarter finals.
Former champions, MUBS take on Stormers, YMCA plays Kabalagala Rangers and in the university derby, St Lawrence University will play Muteesa I Royal University.
MUBS’ sports tutor, Hilary Kimbugwe anticipates a well contested duel when his charges take on the solid Stormers but anticipates victory.
We have worked hard all throughout the regular season. Coming to the play-offs, it is always a winner takes it all.
We expect to raise the bar and qualify for the semi-finals and finals as well
MUBS will rely on the goal scoring prowess of Ben Ocen, who turned goal scoring on the beach into a routine act.
Isa Assimwe’s Nkumba Select, who won the trophy in 2016 faces an unpredictable Kampala International University (KIU) side.
A team that blows hot and cold on various fronts but raises to the occasion where it matters most.
Assimwe who is the director cum head coach expects to take no chances.
“At this stage, we respect every opponent. We shall work tooth and nail to see that we defend the title,” notes Assimwe, whose star player Roch Somoka was named the MVP last season.
Hurriken Group:
- YMCA
- MUBS
- Nkumba Select.(Holders)
- Mutesa 1 Royal University.
Monsoon Group:
- St. Lawrence University
- Kampala International University.
- Stormers
- Kabalagala Rangers
