Uganda Sand Cranes qualified for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations after a 9-6 win over Burundi at Bunjako Beach on Sunday.
The victory completed a 13-10 aggregate success following a 4-4 draw in the first leg in Bujumbura.
Baker Lukoya scored a hat-trick to lead the home side's nine-goal haul in the decider.
Edweu Godfrey and Joshua Letti Lubwama each netted twice in the high-scoring encounter.
Ambrose Kigozi and Brian Nkuubi added a goal apiece to seal the comeback.
The Sand Cranes return to the continental finals for the first time since 2022.
This will be Uganda's third appearance at the Beach Soccer Afcon tournament.
The 2026 edition takes place in Senegal from 7 to 15 November.
Scorers at Bunjako Beach
- Baker Lukoya, 3
- Edweu Godfrey, 2
- Joshua Letti Lubwama, 2
- Ambrose Kigozi, 1
- Brian Nkuubi, 1
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Source: FUFA
