diff --git a/buildozer/targets/android_new.py b/buildozer/targets/android_new.py
index fcf803193..15ba06437 100644
--- a/buildozer/targets/android_new.py
+++ b/buildozer/targets/android_new.py
@@ -98,8 +98,6 @@ def execute_build_package(self, build_cmd):
             elif option == "--sdk":
                 cmd.append("--android_api")
                 cmd.extend(values)
-                cmd.append("--sdk")
-                cmd.extend(values)
             else:
                 cmd.extend(args)