Black Sharks hold Nigeria in AFCON qualifier • Keta clash to determine winner
GHANA’S Black Sharks battled to an entertaining 3-3 draw against Nigeria in the first-leg clash of their 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna on Saturday. The outcome leaves the tie finely poised ahead of next week’s decisive return fixture to be played in Ghana, specifically … The post Black Sharks hold Nigeria in AFCON qualifier • Keta…
In the first leg of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Ghana's Black Sharks and Nigeria played to a 3-3 draw at Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna. The match showcased intense competition, with Nigeria's Isa Hamza Manga scoring a hat-trick. Ghana, however, demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess, with Mawuli Sosu scoring twice and Wise Nyamadi adding a third goal to ensure a valuable draw.
The aggregate score is currently level, leaving both teams with much to gain in the upcoming match. Ghana will aim to leverage the home advantage in Keta, the Volta Region, in the return fixture on Sunday, where they will face Nigeria. The Black Sharks are determined to clinch the series and advance to the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal.
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