Referee Admits Mistake in Nigeria-Ghana Beach Soccer Match
In the Nigeria-Ghana Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier, the Moroccan referee Lamghaidar acknowledged his mistake for requesting both teams to play extra time and penalties after the match ended in a 3-3 draw. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that the scoreline will stand as they prepare for the second leg in Ghana on 18th October.
Nigeria's goals were scored by Isa Hamza Manga, who achieved a hat trick, while Ghana's goals came from Mawuli Sosu, who scored twice, and Wise Nyamadi. Following the match, the NFF held a meeting with the referees, where Lamghaidar admitted his error, clarifying that it was only a first-leg encounter.
The Super Sand Eagles, Nigeria's beach soccer team, last participated in the AFCON in 2018 and missed the last three tournaments, including the 2022 edition due to financial and administrative issues. Nigeria has won the beach soccer championship twice and has been runners-up twice since the competition was rebranded in 2015.
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