Nigeria and Senegal are set to renew their sporting rivalry when both countries clash in a double-header international beach soccer friendly in Kaduna State.
The two-match encounter, organized by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in collaboration with the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), is scheduled to take place at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Arena in Kaduna State.
The first leg is slated for Saturday, October 3, 2026, while the return fixture will hold on Monday, October 5, 2026. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 4:00 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT).
The friendly series is expected to provide both sides with an opportunity to assess their players, test tactical approaches and continue preparations for future international beach soccer engagements.
Nigeria’s beach soccer team who are already in Kaduna will be looking to make good use of home advantage, while Senegal will arrive in Kaduna hoping to put up a strong performance against their West African counterparts.
The choice of Kaduna as host city also gives local sports enthusiasts an opportunity to witness international beach soccer at close quarters, with the matches expected to attract fans and stakeholders from across the state and beyond.
The Kaduna State Government is listed as the host of the international friendly, further highlighting the state’s growing involvement in the development and promotion of sports.
Kogi Born beach soccer star Tale Victor who plies his trade with Kada Beach Soccer club said the team is battle ready for the senegalese 🇸🇳 and will go all out for victory after putting so much energy into building the team into a strong and formidable side. Interestingly his younger brother Godwin Tale will be in-between the sticks for the Super Sand eagles in Kaduna today
With two encounters scheduled within three days, football fans in Kaduna and neighbouring states are set for an exciting weekend of beach soccer as Nigeria and Senegal battle for regional bragging rights on the sand.