Bandari captain named in Kenya's provisional squad for African Beach Games

Bandari captain Michael Wanyika and former Dockers midfielder Wilberforce Lugogo are part of the Kenya Sands team that commenced their residential training camp on June 12, 2023, in Mombasa, as they gear up for the upcoming African Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia.

The Harambee Sand Stars, Kenya’s men’s beach football team, made their debut in the tournament during the inaugural edition held in Sal, Cape Verde, in 2019. They put up a commendable performance, securing a fifth-place finish.

Harambee Sand Stars Provisional Squad

Farid Mbwana, Hudheifa Mchulla, Ali Mwamdenzi, Zakaria Ali, Shamin Answar, Daido Manase, Mrabu Lucky Safari, Paul Kavula, Elisha Ngala Kadzeha, Patrick Imani, Gerishon Omunali, Lugogo Wilberforce, Mustafa Tayebali, and Michael Wanyika

This time around, there is a new development as the women’s team will also have the opportunity to compete on the grand stage, marking a significant milestone for women’s beach football.

Both the Sand Stars and Starlets are determined to clinch victory in the African Beach Games. Winning this tournament will pave the way for them to compete on the global stage in the World Beach Games, scheduled to take place in Indonesia in August 2023.

The men’s team has been drawn into a group with defending champions Senegal, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

Women have been drawn to Cape Verde.

Harambee Sand Starlets squad has former Harambee Starlets players Terry Ouko, Sharon Bushienei and Christine Nafula. Simba midfielder Corazone Aquino is also part of the team

Provisional Starlets Squad: Verenetah Mkoa Wafula, Mercy Akumu Ojiambo, Sharon Jekirui Bushenei, Lydiah Achieng Otieno, Calleb Teresa Ouko, Mariam Changawa, Vallary Mwanaidi Karisa, Dalcie Aoko Samba, Linda Adhiambo Seda, Asia Ali, Jedida Njoki Kamau, Christine Nafula, Corazone Odhiambo, Catherine Wageci

The African Beach Games will be held in Hammamet, Tunisia, from June 26 to July 1, 2023.

Men’s Fixtures

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Egypt vs. Libya (11:30 a.m. EAT)

Kenya vs. Senegal (3:30 pm EAT)

Tanzania vs. Madagascar (12:45 p.m. EAT)

Comoros vs. Morocco (2:15 p.m. EAT)

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Egypt vs. Comoros (10:15 a.m. EAT)

Tanzania vs. Kenya (11:30 a.m. EAT)

Morocco vs. Libya (2:15 p.m. EAT)

Senegal vs. Madagascar (3:30 pm EAT)

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Libya vs. Comoros (10:15 a.m. EAT)

Madagascar vs. Kenya (11:30 a.m. EAT)

Morocco vs. Egypt (2:15 p.m. EAT)

Senegal vs. Tanzania (3:30 p.m. EAT)

Women’s Fixtures

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cape Verde vs. Kenya (12:45 p.m. EAT)

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Kenya vs. Cape Verde (12:45 p.m. EAT)

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