By: Muhammad Suleiman Yobe
The Coordinator, Nigeria Beach Soccer League, Mahmud Hadeija, says the body remains committed to providing enablers for the game to excel in the nation.
The Independent Mirror reports that Speaking with Sports Writers during the on- going 2024 Nigeria Beach Soccer League, second round, at Nnewi High School Beach Soccer Pitch, he said it would not relent in developing the sport through staging competitions.
While describing the game as unique and one of the fastest growing league in Nigeria, he stressed that through the game youngsters could demonstrate their skills and participate actively on a national scale.
Hadeija, who is President African Beach Soccer League, emphasized that fostering a robust Beach Soccer League in the nation could enhance the growth of the game and nation’s global sports presence.
“The good thing now is that we have the league that is on going for the fourth year, fourth season consistently and gradually both on the technical aspect, organizational aspect and also the structure of the teams.
He expressed gratitude to the Anambra State Beach Soccer Association for successful hosting the event and providing the players with support services to pursue success.
Contributing, Chairman, Anambra State Beach Soccer Association, Victor Madubuko, said his gift for innovation and passion for doing something new spurred him to contribute to the development of the game.
Madubuko said he was glad that the collaboration with stakeholders and sponsors including Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) was yielding the desired result.
One of the highest goal scorers in the league, Chimobi Ekwo, Anambra State Beach Soccer Team, said the team which has remained unbeaten so far, would not relent in its determination to excel in the Super Four Competition slated to hold in Kaduna.
Six teams from Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa and Anambra States are participating in the League
