Sand Eagles Prepare for Ghana Qualifier with Senegal Friendlies
Nigeria's Sand Eagles are set to engage in a two-legged friendly series against Senegal, the defending African champions, as part of their preparations for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced this on October 2, 2026.
Head coach Abdullahi Isa highlighted the significance of these matches in addressing match rust before facing the Black Sharks of Ghana. Isa expressed gratitude to the NFF for organizing the friendlies and to the Senegalese Football Federation for their participation.
He noted the historical rivalry between the two teams, acknowledging past victories and defeats. Senegal's head coach, Med Jean Sylla, also recognized the importance of these matches for his team’s preparation for the upcoming 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, which Senegal will host from November 7 to 15.
Senegal's delegation arrived in Abuja on Thursday evening before moving to Kaduna on Friday morning.
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