After a self-imposed exile from the sport, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revived the Sand Eagles, and they are set to face Mauritania in the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifiers.
The draws for the qualifiers were conducted, and Nigeria was paired against Mauritania in a two-legged tie. The first leg is scheduled to take place between July 19-21, 2024, while the second leg will be played between July 26-28, 2024.
The full qualifying fixtures for the 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers are as follows:
Mauritania vs Nigeria
Guinea vs Senegal
Angola vs Morocco
Ghana vs Cote d’Ivoire
Tanzania vs Uganda
Seychelles vs Mozambique
Burundi vs Malawi
The Sand Eagles’ return to the international beach soccer scene is a welcome development for Nigerian football fans, and the team will be eager to make a strong impression in the qualifiers.
