Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles draw 3-3 with Ghana’s Black Sharks in first leg of BSAFCON qualifier

Ghana’s Black Sharks played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifier in Kaduna, Nigeria on Saturday.

The thrilling encounter at Murtala Mohammed Square saw both sides produce an exciting display of beach soccer, with Ghana showing resilience to fight back and secure a 3-3 draw against the hosts.

Nigeria’s Isa Hamza Manga delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick, including the opening goal, as the Super Sand Eagles battled to gain control of the contest.

Ekene Obi also found the net during extra time, but Nigeria were unable to finish off the Black Sharks, who fought back to keep their qualification hopes firmly on track.

For Ghana, Mawuli Sosu scored twice, while Wise Nyamadi struck a crucial equaliser in extra time to ensure the Black Sharks remained in contention.

The two-legged qualifier will be decided in the second leg in Keta on Sunday, where Ghana’s Black Sharks will host Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles.

The two-legged qualifier will determine which side earns a place at the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal.

With qualification at stake, the return encounter in Keta on Sunday promises another intense contest as Ghana’s Black Sharks host Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles in the decisive second leg of the 2026 BSAFCON qualifier.