The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has announced the dates for the 2024 Beach Soccer African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Hurghada, Egypt.
The tournament will take place from October 19 to 26, 2024.
CAF confirmed the dates during its Executive Committee meeting on July 30, 2024.
The announcement was made in a communiqué addressed to all National Associations that qualified for the final tournament.
CAF urged national teams to accept the latest developments and prepare adequately for the games ahead.
Nana Opoku, Manager of the Ghana Black Sharks team, welcomed the new date, saying it would enable teams to prepare adequately.
“I know very soon the day and date for the AFCON draws would be communicated so that every team would know their opponent’s group members to aid massive preparation.”
Opoku urged players participating in the Ghana Beach Soccer Premier League to work hard and put up more effort.
“Since every player is capable of joining the national team to defend the nation.”
The Black Sharks qualified for the AFCON after defeating the Ivorian side, the ‘Sand Elephants’, in a 10-5 goal aggregate.
Other teams expected to participate in the tournament include defending champions Senegal, host nation Egypt, and Tanzania.
The winner and first runner-up of the AFCON will qualify for next year’s Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles.
The Black Sharks are expected to resume camping in early October to prepare for the tournament.
