Nigeria’s beach‑soccer side, the Sand Eagles, will face Senegal in a two‑legged friendly in Kaduna as a final preparation for their upcoming African Beach Soccer Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Ghana.
The friendly series will be staged in Kaduna, with both legs taking place in the city. The fixtures are intended to give the Sand Eagles competitive match practice ahead of the crucial qualifier.
Senegal, a fellow African beach‑soccer nation, will provide a test of the Sand Eagles’ readiness, allowing both teams to fine‑tune tactics and assess player form before the official competition begins.
The Sand Eagles’ next assignment is the AFCON qualifier against Ghana, a match that will determine their progression in the tournament’s qualification process.
Beach soccer, a growing sport in the region, sees national teams such as Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana competing for a place in the continent’s premier beach‑soccer championship.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>