{
  "id": 6255543,
  "title": "Beach Soccer AFCON 2026Q: 60 players called up as Ghana steps up preparations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/beach-soccer-afcon-2026q-60-players-called-up-as-ghana-steps-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T08:25:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/beach-soccer-afcon-2026q-60-players-called-up-as-ghana-steps-up-preparations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian Beach Soccer national team has expanded its roster to 60 players as they intensify preparations for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. These players have been selected from two zones nationwide, marking the beginning of a rigorous screening process. On Tuesday, September 8, 30 players from Zone I will embark on their screening at Laboma Beach, followed by 30 players from Zone II at Keta Beach on Thursday, September 10. This initial selection is a crucial step towards identifying the strongest possible squad for the continental competition. After the initial trimming, the chosen players will undergo an intensive training regimen in readiness for their highly anticipated two-legged qualifier against Nigeria. Scheduled for September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026, this clash will be pivotal, with the winners advancing to the second round. The second stage will see the winning teams join 12 exempted sides, all vying for a spot at the prestigious CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Senegal 2026. With Senegal already confirmed as a participant, 16 nations will compete for the limited seven places, showcasing the prowess of African Beach Soccer talent.",
  "summary": "The players have been drawn from the two zones across the country and will report in two batches as the technical team begins the process of identifying the strongest possible squad for the continental qualifying campaign.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}