Ghana’s Black Sharks beat Uganda Sand Cranes 9-6 in the first leg of the CAF Beach Soccer qualifier played at Sports Beach arena in Entebbe on Sunday.

The Sharks, who arrived in the country two hours to the game scored through Mathew Lamptey’s 4 goals, captain Michael Sema’s hat-trick  and a goal apiece from Alexander Adye and Isaac Ofori.

Uganda’s six goals on the day came off the feet of Baker Lukooya (2), Brian Nkuubi, team captain Derrick Tekwo and a Roch Somoka brilliant header.

The match was watched by a capacity ground and well officiated by Egyptian referees.

The  second round shall be held on 22nd March 2015.

Uganda needs a victory of a margin of more than 4 goals to be assured of a slot at next month’s CAF beach soccer championships that will be held in Seychelles.

Team Line Ups:

Uganda Sand Cranes:

Ashadu Bugembe (GK), Derrick Tekkwo (Captain), Baker Lukooya, Brian Nkuubi, Nasser Lwamunda (G.K), Davis Kasujja, Ambrose Naturinda, Ali Bunkedeko, Roch Somoka

Ghana Black Sharks:

Daniel Gokah (G.K), Azizi Koffi, Alexander Adye, Michael Sema (Captain), Fredrick Kwevi, Isaac Ofori, Mathew Lamptey.