ANAMBRA TO HOST NIGERIA BEACH SOCCER LEAGUE

REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE

The Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2024 is set to enter its second round, with Nnewi, Anambra State, hosting the highly anticipated event from 15th to 19th May.

This marks a historic milestone as the SOUTH T East State hosts the tournament for the first time.

Participating teams include, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors (host team), Kada BSC Kaduna, Jigawa GS BSC, Kebbi United and Nmanko Patigi Beach Soccer Club , Kwara State.

The six teams will compete for bragging rights and Super Four qualifications, with the top four teams advancing to the next stage in Kaduna.

The Anambra Beach Soccer Association Board, inaugurated last year, has worked tirelessly to promote the rapid growth of beach soccer in the Eastern Zone of the country.

Their efforts have paid off, with the formation of a formidable team that impressed fans in their debut outing in Kebbi State where they came 3rd with 9 points behind second position team that had 10 points in the competition held earlier this month.

A state-of-the-art Beach Soccer Arena has been constructed by the Anambra Beach Soccer Association Board, providing a world-class venue for the tournament.

The Chairman Local Organizing Committee, Chief Charles Ejefonye, told Radio Nigeria in a telephone conversation that the Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2024 is poised to be an electrifying event, with the best teams in the country vying for glory in Nnewi, Anambra State, from 15th to 19th May.

Radio Nigeria gathered that the four top teams will compete for the coveted prize in Kaduna, after the second round in Anambra State.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU