Uganda’s national beach soccer team, the Sand Cranes, have learned their group opponents for the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship, set for July 16–20 at Pirates Beach in Mombasa.
The official draw, announced Monday by CECAFA Executive Director Auka Gecheo, placed Uganda in Group B alongside neighbors Tanzania and island side Seychelles.
The Sand Cranes begin their campaign on July 17 against Tanzania at 4:30 PM, followed by a second match on July 18 against Seychelles at 1:30 PM.
With only two group games, Uganda must hit the ground running to secure a spot in the knockout stage.
Group A includes hosts Kenya, Malawi, Burundi, and Zanzibar, making it the larger of the two pools.
Uganda Group A Fixtures
• July 17: Uganda vs. Tanzania – 4:30 PM
• July 18: Seychelles vs. Uganda – 1:30 PM
