Uganda's Sand Cranes found out who they will battle against at the first CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship. The soccer players learned their group enemies when officials announced the tournament lineup. Pirates Beach in Mombasa, Kenya will host the exciting matches from July 16 through July 20, 2025. CECAFA Executive Director Auka Gecheo released the official draws and match times. Teams across East Africa are preparing for sandy showdowns under the hot sun.
The Sand Cranes landed in Group A with Tanzania and Seychelles as their opponents. Group B features host nation Kenya along with Malawi, Burundi, and Zanzibar. Uganda will start their beach soccer journey on July 17 against Tanzania at 4:30 in the afternoon. Tanzania opens the entire championship one day earlier when they face Seychelles. The Sand Cranes will finish their group matches on July 18 against Seychelles at 1:30 in the afternoon.
Beach soccer brings fast action and spectacular goals to the sandy playing field. Players must use different skills compared to regular grass soccer. The tournament marks the first time CECAFA has organized a beach soccer competition. Uganda's team hopes to make a strong impression at this historic event. Fans can expect thrilling matches as East African teams compete for the championship title.
The Sand Cranes landed in Group A with Tanzania and Seychelles as their opponents. Group B features host nation Kenya along with Malawi, Burundi, and Zanzibar. Uganda will start their beach soccer journey on July 17 against Tanzania at 4:30 in the afternoon. Tanzania opens the entire championship one day earlier when they face Seychelles. The Sand Cranes will finish their group matches on July 18 against Seychelles at 1:30 in the afternoon.
Beach soccer brings fast action and spectacular goals to the sandy playing field. Players must use different skills compared to regular grass soccer. The tournament marks the first time CECAFA has organized a beach soccer competition. Uganda's team hopes to make a strong impression at this historic event. Fans can expect thrilling matches as East African teams compete for the championship title.
