Monday, May 20, 2013

Beach Eagles Know Opponents On Tuesday


The Beach Soccer National team of Nigeria nicknamed Supersand Eagles will find out who their group opponents are at the Africa Beach Soccer Championship in Casablanca, Morocco on Tuesday.

The draw which to be held on tomorrow is expected to witnessed participating countries pitched in two groups (A and B).

The African qualifiers otherwise called Beach Soccer Nations Cup will take place from 22 - 26 May 2013 in El Jadida, Morocco to determine the two CAF spots available after was originally scheduled for 10 - 14
April, and then 29 May - 2 June 2013 in Casablanca.

Ahead of the draw, Coach Adamu Audu said the team is determined and prepared to take on any side in the competition as the aim for the qualification ticket to the FIFA World Cup remains paramount.

Coach Ejor as popularly called by players and friends said his side hopes to emulate the Super Eagles, stressing that they are desperate to return to the country with the continental trophy and ensure
Nigeria's flag in hoisted at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti.

Coach Adamu also promised Nigerians that the team will never disappoint them as they plan to beat all odds to win the Beach Soccer Nations cup.

"We have arrived Morocco safely. We thank God, the members of the Nigeria Football Federation and Nigerian for their supports. We promises never to disappoint in qualify for World Cup and winning the
tournament," private media personnel, Samuel Ahmadu quoted him as saying.

Also making a statement, the Kwara United forward and Supersand Eagles highest goalscorer at 2012 Copa Lagos, Abu Azeez has said that the team focused on reclaiming it lost continental crown and determined to
make the World Cup fiesta in Tahiti.

"We are happy arriving here safely, we are in high spirit for the championship and determined we will make Nigerians proud at the end by winning and qualifying for the World Cup," said Abu Azeez.

The Supersand Eagles will be boosted by their recent good form after reclaiming the Copa Lagos last December of 2012 and presence of experienced legs and fresh additions.

Nigeria, remains the most successful country in the continent after winning the CAF Beach Soccer Championship on two occasions, finished runner-up twice in the four times organised tournament and have
qualified for the World Cup three times.

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