Ghana's Black Sharks Arrive for AFCON Qualifier Against Nigeria

Ghana’s Black Sharks arrived in Nigeria on 6 October 2026 for their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2026 qualifying match against Nigeria's Sand Eagles. The first leg of their second-round qualifying tie is set for 10 October at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Pitch in Kaduna, with kick-off at 4pm.

This match is part of the qualifying process for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026, where Nigeria and Ghana are paired in the second round. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the second-round first legs from 9 to 11 October, with return fixtures on 16 to 18 October.

The winners of these ties will join Senegal, the host and reigning champions, in the eight-team finals in November. The Nigerian team aims to leverage home advantage before traveling to Ghana for the return leg.

Moroccan referee Dris Lamghaidar will officiate the match, supported by Azz-Eddine Essalhi and Nabil Elmaliki as assistant referees, with Gambia’s Omar Kebbeh as reserve assistant referee and Khiba Herbert Mohoanyane from Lesotho as match commissioner.