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

The draw was conducted on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, placing Uganda in a four-team group that will see them face three opponents as they seek to make an impression at the continental competition. The 2026 edition will be held in Senegal from 28th November to 6th December, with the Sand Cranes making their third appearance at the tournament.

Uganda previously featured at the 2021 edition in Senegal, where they reached the semi-finals, before returning for the 2022 tournament in Mozambique. The Sand Cranes secured qualification for the 2026 finals after overcoming Burundi in the qualifiers, winning 9-6 in the second leg to progress 13-10 on aggregate.

Uganda will now turn their attention to preparations for the tournament as they seek to compete against Africa’s best beach soccer nations.