Black Sharks Edge Sand Eagles on Penalties in Kaduna
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles suffered a 4-5 penalty shootout defeat to Ghana after a thrilling 4-4 draw following extra time in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup
Ghana secured a 4-5 victory over Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 4-4 draw in Kaduna, marking a pivotal moment in the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying campaign. Isa Hamza Manga spearheaded Nigeria's effort, netting three goals, including the opening one, as the Super Sand Eagles fought to retain their place in contention against the Black Sharks.
Ekene Obi also added to the score in the extra period, but Nigeria were unable to triumph as Ghana staged a comeback to force the decisive penalty shootout. Mawuli Sosu was the scorer for Ghana, netting twice, while Wise Nyamadi equalized in extra time, ensuring the match ended at 4-4 following regulation and additional time. Ghana ultimately prevailed 5-4 in the shootout, giving the Black Sharks a significant edge heading into the return leg in Keta scheduled for next Sunday.
The Sand Eagles must now deliver a strong away performance to keep their aspirations for qualifying for the continental tournament alive. The winner of the two-legged affair will earn a spot at the 2026 BSAFCON in Senegal.
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