Uganda’s national beach soccer team, the Sand Cranes, have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw, conducted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, sets up a challenging group for Uganda as they prepare to battle three competitive nations for a place in the knockout stages of the continental tournament.

The 2026 edition will take place in Senegal from November 28 to December 6, with the Sand Cranes making their third appearance at the competition.

Uganda will be looking to build on their impressive performance at the 2021 edition, also held in Senegal, where they reached the semi-finals. They subsequently featured in the 2022 tournament staged in Mozambique.

The Sand Cranes booked their place at the 2026 finals after overcoming Burundi in a thrilling qualifying encounter. Uganda won the second leg 9-6 to secure a 13-10 aggregate victory and confirm their qualification.

The result underlined the team’s determination and attacking strength as they secured another opportunity to compete among Africa’s best beach soccer nations.

With hosts Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana standing in their way, Uganda will face a demanding test in Group A. However, their previous experience at the tournament and successful qualification campaign will provide a foundation as they prepare for the challenge.

The team will now shift focus to preparations ahead of the finals, with hopes of making a strong impression, progressing beyond the group stage and improving on their previous continental performances.

For the Sand Cranes, the mission in Senegal will be clear: represent Uganda with pride and compete for a historic achievement on the African beach soccer stage.