NFF backs ‘Copa Lagos’ Beach Soccer

The Nigeria Football Federation has given backing to the internationally hailed beach soccer event, ‘Copa Lagos’ for its consistency in the hosting of the tournament.

Defending World Champions Brazil, Senegal, England, and Nigeria Super Sand Eagles are set to ignite the sandy pitch of Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, when the eighth edition of COPA Lagos 2019 kicks off on November 1st to November 3rd, 2019.
According to the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick represented by the first Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, the Nigeria football federation has been a part of the beach soccer event since the commencement in 2011 including the Lagos State Football Association as an internal part of the event.
“The Lagos State FA is an interior part of the commencement of Copa Lagos, we have been involved in every single edition of this tournament so we won’t relent, and the NFF, of course, is represented in Lagos by these FA, so by extension, there are not going to neglect from it. The sand Eagles are also coming so there will be a bit contribution and they have highlighted the event over the years are been there, so we will continue to do what we normally do, we would work behind the scenes, we support from the inception to the end,” he said.
Speaking at the press conference, Kinetic Sports acting CEO Mr. Sola Aiyepeku said, “Kinetic Sports’ vision was clear from inception to create a unique multi-faceted product that delivers a fusion of sports with entertainment with fans in mind. They have successfully and consistently done that over the years. This year, we have taken further steps to broaden the Copa Lagos experience for everyone who attends by enhancing fan engagement as a further contribution to promoting a beach culture and multi-dimensional lifestyle as well as give football-playing fans and Lagosians a taste of playing in Copa Lagos.
Brazil will be making their second appearance at Copa Lagos with 5-time African champions Senegal, also set to play alongside 2-time African champions Nigeria Super Sand Eagles with England completing the foursome.
There will also be a Club Challenge between three Nigerian Clubs Pepsi Football Academy, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Gidi Sharks of Lagos and invited Ghanaian Club, Sunset Sports Keta.

Read Also: NFF shocked by death of Isaac Promise
In adding to the tournament, this year’s edition will feature a kid’s arena, fan zone for the football lovers, a food court with amazing vendors, VIP lounge, after parties and our traditional Celebrity matches.