Nigeria’s national beach soccer team will face West African rivals Ghana in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.
The draw sets up another chapter in the long-standing sporting rivalry between the two countries, with a place at the continental finals at stake.
The first leg of the second-round qualifier is scheduled to take place between 9 and 11 October 2026, while the return leg will be played from 16 to 18 October 2026.
Nigeria will be aiming to overcome the Black Sharks of Ghana and secure qualification for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, where the continent’s leading teams will battle for continental honours.
The two-legged tie is expected to be fiercely contested, given the historic rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana across different football competitions.
Both sides will be eager to gain the upper hand in the opening encounter before the decisive second leg.
Meanwhile, Senegal will host the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, providing the stage for the continent’s best beach soccer nations.
The tournament will also offer participating teams an opportunity to showcase their growing strength in the fast-paced and highly competitive discipline of beach soccer.
For Nigeria, the immediate focus will be on navigating past Ghana over the two legs and booking a place at the continental championship in Senegal.
Qualifying Fixtures:
First Leg: 9–11 October 2026
Second Leg: 16–18 October 2026
Host Nation: Senegal
The Nigeria-Ghana clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the qualifying round as both West African sides chase a ticket to the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON.
