# East African regional sports competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-regional-sports-competition
> Updated: 2026-09-22T04:52:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Sports activities in Kenya and Uganda involve various national teams competing in regional and continental tournaments.

In cricket, Kenya’s national team defeated Uganda by 39 runs at the Africa Cup in Kigali, a victory aimed at avoiding relegation and securing a spot in the 2026 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Offs. Meanwhile, Uganda’s netball team, the She Cranes, remains undefeated in the 2026 Africa Netball Cup following wins against Nigeria and Zambia.

In football, Uganda is preparing for upcoming qualifiers. The Sand Cranes beach soccer team has selected an 18-player squad for the second round of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 qualifiers. Additionally, the Uganda Cranes men’s senior team is preparing for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tunisia, with head coach Paul Put noting that the squad is currently incomplete due to injuries and the staggered arrival of foreign-based players.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Uganda national football teams prepare for AFCON qualifiers

Uganda's Sand Cranes beach soccer squad and the Uganda Cranes men's team have announced preparations for upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Tunisia and in the 2026 beach soccer tournament.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-national-football-teams-prepare-for-afcon-qualifiers

### 2026-09-20: Kenya and Uganda see sporting momentum in cricket and netball

Kenya's cricket team looks to build on a victory over Uganda ahead of the World Cup Challenge League A, while Uganda's She Cranes maintain an unbeaten run in the Africa Netball Cup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-and-uganda-see-sporting-momentum-in-cricket-and-netball

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