The Black Sharks of Ghana have booked their ticket to the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal.

The Ghanaians blew away arch-rivals Nigeria in a commanding 7-4 victory in the final round of qualifiers.

The result crowns a remarkable qualification campaign for the Sharks, who showed grit, flair, and clinical finishing to overcome one of the continent’s traditional powerhouses and return to Africa’s biggest beach soccer stage.

The tie against Nigeria was always billed as more than just a qualifier.

Ghana vs Nigeria in Beach Soccer has developed into a fierce West African rivalry, with both nations renowned for their attacking style and physicality on the sand.

For Ghana, qualification offers a chance to test itself against the continent’s elite, including defending champions Senegal, former champions Egypt and Morocco, with qualification for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup also at stake.

Source: GFA