Somalia names 15-man squad ahead of futsal showdown with Nile Cranes

Mohammed Yasin (green) will take charge of the Ocean Stars as they face off against the Nile Cranes| courtesy photo

FUTSAL Somalia names 15-man squad ahead of futsal showdown with Nile Cranes

Ian Asabo 19:55 - 12.07.2023

Somalia national futsal head coach Mohammed Yasin has selected a 15-man squad to face the Nile Cranes in a series of friendly matches at the Old Kampala Arena.

Yasin, also head coach of Kisenyi Futsal Club, who ply their trade in the Futsal Super League and will lead his charges in two friendly games against Uganda on 15th July and 22nd July 2023.

“This has been a long time coming, and we want to continue the win we had all those years ago,” Yasin Pulse said.

“But we are facing a solid team and will do everything possible to win the game.”

“We are looking to putting up a strong fight to make sure that we make our community proud of us, and we are prepared for this big test,” he added.

The Ocean Stars won their last encounter in 2018 (5-3) over two legs and hope to get one over the Nile Cranes.

Selected squad: Sabir, Samole, Ciise Keepa, Abdiaziz Diida, Sid Ali Kun, Rijal, Rijal, Ismail Balum, Bakar, Abole Kukay, Maajid Omar, Arwax, Awale Abshir, Abdnasir Ali Mineste, Abdikarim Gabow, Abdikarim

Some of the Kisenyi FC players that will take part in their friendly game against the Nile Cranes| courtesy photo

Selected Nile Cranes

Goalkeepers: Daira Farouk ( Kisenyi FC), Kakande Sahaf ( Yeak Kabowa)

Defenders: Kevin Ssekimbega ( Kabowa Dream Team), Bruno Ssegirinya ( Yeak Kabowa), Omara Samuel ( Luzira FC), William Sseguya ( KJT)

Wingers: Aziku Joshua ( Luzira FC), Ssembatya Lawrence ( Yeak Kabowa), Kintu Mansoor ( KJT)

Pivots: Julius Kassaga ( Kisenyi FC) , Andrew Kanyanga ( Yeak Kabowa) , Eddie Ssebandeke (Kabowa Dream Team)

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