news-details

Beach Soccer: Black Sharks defeat Sand Elephants to book AFCON spot

Ho, July 28, GNA – The senior male National Beach Soccer team, the Black Sharks has defeated Ivorian Sand Elephants by 5–2 in the Beach Soccer African Cup of Nations qualifiers return leg held in Abidjan on Saturday.

The back-to-back victory over the Ivorian side by the Black Sharks have secured them qualification to the 2024 African Cup of Nations in Egypt after a historic 10-5 aggregate from the two encounters.

The Black Sharks were down by 2:1 in the first period in a well patronised match played in Abidjan Saturday.

The Black Sharks of Ghana in the second period displayed a spectacular comeback to equalise through Wise Nyamadi before Captain Alex Osa increased the tally to three for Ghana in the second period.

Late goals from Precious Togbor and Jude Akile sealed the win for Ghana as well as qualifying the team to the upcoming Beach Soccer AFCON tournament.

Related Posts
Advertisements
Market Overview
Top US Stocks
Cryptocurrency Market