The Confederation of African Football has revised the fixtures for the 2022 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Mozambique following the withdrawal of Nigeria from the competition.
There were rumours of Nigeria’s inability to raise a team for the tournament but it was only today that it was confirmed that the runners-up in 2016 and 2018 have pulled out of the competition.
The Supersand Eagles were one of the eight teams that had booked their spots in the continental tournament billed for Vilankulos in Mozambique from October 21 to October 28.
“CAF has released a revised fixture for the competition following the withdrawal of Nigeria,” the continental body said in a statement made available to Naija Times today.
“The withdrawal of Nigeria will see seven teams now compete for the ultimate prize at the fifth edition tournament.
“Hosts Mozambique, Malawi and Morocco are the three teams in Group A.
“Meanwhile four teams make up Group B. These are Senegal, Uganda, Madagascar, and Egypt.”
The Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations will kick off on October 21 at the Vilankulos Arena with hosts Mozambique facing first-timers Malawi.
The final will take place at the same venue one week later.
