Beach Soccer: Senegal defeats Nigeria again (6-4) in Kaduna
Senegal defeated Nigeria 6-4 on Monday, October 5, 2026, on the sands of Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna, northern Nigeria. This marks the second Senegalese victory in three days; on October 3, at the same venue, the Lions had already secured a 6-4 win, according to reports from Complete Sports and Blueprint.
As a continental and global reference in the discipline, Senegal once again displayed their beach soccer prowess. Among the scorers in the second match, Blueprint cites Libasse Mbaye, Mamadou Sylla, Assane Ba, Mandione Laye Diagne, and even goalkeeper Oussaynou Faye, who contributed a goal. For the Nigerians, Hassan Abdullahi, Hamza Manga, Sodiq Umar, and Hassan Abubakar found the target.
A more aggressive Nigeria, yet still defeated
During the first encounter on October 3, Mamadou Sylla scored a hat-trick for Senegal, while Nigerian player Abdullahi Hassan scored all four of his team's goals, according to Complete Sports. In the second act, the Sand Eagles showed more vigor and tenacity, notes Blueprint, without managing to overturn the hierarchy.
These two matches were not just for show: they served as final preparations before a decisive encounter for Nigeria.
Setting sights on the duel against Ghana
Abdullahi Isa's team is set to face the Black Sharks of Ghana in a two-legged playoff for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The first leg is scheduled for October 10, 2026, in Kaduna, with the return leg in Accra, both Nigerian media outlets specify. The final tournament will be held from November 28 to December 6, 2026, in Senegal, according to Blueprint.
In other words, the Lions gave their future host a taste of what to expect, while acting as high-level sparring partners for a West African neighbor. This sporting solidarity between African federations, far from the spotlight, is also what helps grow a discipline where the continent has nothing to be ashamed of: African beach soccer, led by Senegal, regularly competes against the best in the world.
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