Ghana’s national Beach Soccer team, the Black Sharks, have booked their ticket to the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal after securing a 7-4 victory over arch-rivals Nigeria in the final round of qualifiers.
The tie against Nigeria was always billed as more than just a qualifier. After a tightly contested first leg, the Black Sharks went into the decisive clash knowing only a win would guarantee qualification.
From the first whistle, the Sharks raced into an early lead and managed the game superbly, responding every time Nigeria threatened a comeback.
The 7-4 scoreline reflects Ghana’s attacking intent and improved defensive organization — an area the technical team had prioritized in the build-up to the qualifiers.
Qualification for Senegal 2026 marks a significant milestone for Beach Soccer in Ghana.
The Black Sharks last featured at the AFCON in 2024 and have since been rebuilding, investing in grassroots development, regional leagues, and regular camping aimed at staging a comeback onto the continental stage oncemore.