Kampala:Uganda head coach Akabwai Geoffrey has acknowledged the challenge facing his side at the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 after the Sand Cranes were drawn in Group A alongside defending champions Senegal, Mozambique, and Ghana.

According to Confederation of African Football, the tournament will take place in Senegal from 28 November to 06 December 2026, with Uganda representing East Africa as the region's sole participant.

While recognizing the difficulty of the draw, Akabwai believes Uganda must be prepared to compete against the continent's strongest sides if they are to achieve their ambitions. He emphasized the need for the team to improve their defense and finishing, acknowledging that they conceded many goals and did not score as much as they created during the qualifiers.

Uganda has set their sights on securing qualification for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, with reaching the semi-finals representing a crucial step towards achieving that objective. Akabwai expressed confidence in the team's ability to make the necessary improvements ahead of the continental showpiece.