Ghana’s national beach soccer team, the Black Sharks, are on their way to Egypt to compete in the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place from October 19 to October 26. This tournament will see the best beach soccer teams from across Africa gather to battle for supremacy and a coveted place in the 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles.
The Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations is not only a prestigious continental tournament but also serves as a qualification pathway for the World Cup. Only the two finalists will secure their spots to represent Africa in Seychelles next year, adding significant stakes to the event. The Black Sharks are keen to seize this opportunity and are determined to make history.
The Black Sharks have undergone intense training in the lead-up to this tournament. They aim to improve upon their past performances and challenge the traditional powerhouses of African beach soccer, such as Senegal, who have been dominant in recent years. Under the guidance of their technical team, the squad is expected to blend experienced players with exciting new talents, a strategy that could prove crucial in their pursuit of a World Cup ticket.
Speaking ahead of the competition, the coach of the Black Sharks emphasized the importance of teamwork, mental toughness, and discipline. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete with the best, stating, “Our preparation has been thorough, and we believe we can match any team on the continent.”
The Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will feature several of Africa’s top teams, including perennial favorites Senegal, Nigeria, and host nation Egypt. Senegal, in particular, are considered the team to beat, having consistently dominated beach soccer on the continent. However, the Black Sharks are optimistic about their chances, with many players motivated by the potential of qualifying for their first-ever Beach Soccer World Cup.
With the tournament’s structure pitting the continent’s best teams against one another, each match will carry significant weight. Ghana’s Black Sharks will need to navigate through the group stages and knockout rounds to earn one of the two coveted spots for the 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles.
As the team embarks on their journey to Egypt, the entire nation will be hoping they can deliver a strong showing and bring pride to Ghanaian beach soccer on the international stage.
