By Hosea Parah

‎Ghana’s Beach Soccer National Team, the Black Sharks, have stepped up preparations for their upcoming two-legged Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tie against Nigeria.

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‎The Ghanaian side is working towards the crucial encounter as both teams battle for a place in the continental tournament.

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‎The first leg is scheduled to take place in Kaduna, Nigeria, on October 10, with the return leg billed for Keta, Ghana, on October 18.Africans & Diaspora

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‎The Black Sharks are expected to continue their training programme as they fine-tune their squad and tactics ahead of the highly anticipated West African clash.

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‎Nigeria will host the opening leg before Ghana welcomes the Nigerian side for the decisive second encounter eight days later.

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‎The two-legged tie promises to be a competitive battle between the West African rivals, with qualification for the Beach Soccer AFCON at stake.