Ghana has officially been confirmed as host of the One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup 2026, an international beach soccer tournament aligned with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)–led One Humanity Campaign, which promotes unity, dialogue and shared human values through sport.
Scheduled for May 8–10, 2026, the tournament will bring together national teams from Ghana, Nigeria, with two others to be confirmed , turning Ghana’s coastline into a vibrant centre for elite beach soccer, cultural exchange and community celebration.
Beyond the on-field action, organisers say the event is designed as a sport-for-impact platform, blending top-level competition with social and community-driven activities. These include a fan zone experience, coastal and community tournaments, beach clean-up initiatives, a sponsored coastal walk and a headline outdoor concert aimed at celebrating youth, culture and unity.
Banasco Nuhu Seidu, Executive Director of NASCO Feeding Minds and Lead Organiser of the tournament, described the initiative as part of a broader long-term vision for sport in the country.
“This is more than a tournament. It is about legacy, opportunity and using sport to unite communities and inspire young people
Speaking at the launch programme, representatives of key partner organisations highlighted the developmental focus of the competition. Fatou Ndiaye, Acting UN Resident Coordinator, underscored the importance of sport as a unifying tool, while the Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ghana, Togo and Benin noted that the initiative places strong emphasis on youth and community growth.
Beyond the programme, this initiative focuses on youth and community and this encourages growth for those who will participate
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), described the event as both timely and strategic for Ghana’s sports development agenda.
“Beach soccer offers a unique opportunity to activate our coastline while showcasing Ghana’s readiness to host world-class international sporting events
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Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Beach Soccer Committee, Yaw Gyamfi Kusi Awere, added that the tournament would significantly boost the sport locally.
“This tournament provides vital international exposure for our players and strengthens Ghana’s place within the global beach soccer ecosystem
The competition is being organised in collaboration with Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW), the world’s leading body dedicated to the development and promotion of beach soccer. Further details on venues, match schedules and official side activities are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
About the Tournament
The One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup Ghana 2026 is positioned as both a sporting spectacle and a social-impact event rooted in the values of unity, inclusion and shared human responsibility.
🎥Portia Oppong, Ghana’s first female FIFA-accredited beach soccer referee, shares her excitement following the launch of the 2026 One Humanity International Beach Soccer Tournament in Ghana 🇬🇭, expressing hope of officiating at even higher levels in the future.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/3fjtZ28YAl
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Aligned with the One Humanity Campaign, the tournament aims to use beach soccer as a platform for youth empowerment, cultural exchange, community engagement and sustainable legacy development — further establishing Ghana as a hub for purpose-driven global sport.
