The hosts won a third consecutive edition with a final day win over Burundi
The 2019 Copa Dar es Salaam Beach Soccer Championship was claimed by Tanzania on Sunday 26 December.
The host nation topped the championship table with nine points, coming from their three wins against Seychelles, Malawi and finally Burundi on the final day.
The only loss suffered by the champions was on the opening day against Uganda on penalties after a three-all draw in normal time.
Alex Emmanuel Wasswa netted a hat-trick in Uganda’s 6-5 victory over Malawi on boxing day and this result meant that the Sand Cranes finished second in the five-nation tournament to take silver for the second successive year.
FINAL STANDINGS:
Champion: Tanzania (Gold Medals and Trophy)
Runners-up: Uganda (Silver Medals)
3rd place: Burundi (Bronze Medals)
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
MVP: Jaruph Juma (Tanzania)
Best Goalkeeper: Meddie Kibirige (Uganda)
Fair Play: Seychelles
Top Scorer: Sandam Ussi – 9 goals
Best Coach: Jean Karumba (Burundi)
FINAL DAY RESULTS:
Uganda 6-5 Malawi
Tanzania 6-3 Burundi
Source: Kawowo.com
Photo: FUFA
