Nigeria’s Beach Soccer Needs A League To Grow- Coach Isa

The Former Sand Eagles goalkeeper, Abdullahi Isa, who is now a Coach has identified the lack of  viable league system as a major problem affecting the development of beach soccer in Nigeria.

Coach Isa disclosed this at the ongoing, World Winners tournament Cup in Alanya, Turkey where he and his team, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club have been playing against top teams from different parts of the world.

He said participating at the tournament has been a good eye-opener on the current trends of the sport and a charge that a lot of work must be done to meet the international standards.

The Kebbi Fishers, Nigeria and Africa’s sole representative at the championship in Turkey, have been receiving beach soccer lessons from countries that have invested in the sport.

Levante UD of Spain won the Nigeria club 0-15; and in the second group match, the Nigerian team improved but lost narrowly 5-6 to Napoli Patron of Greece; while in the third match against Germany’s Real Munster, they lost 10-6 but coach Isa is pleased with the progress made so far by the team.

He said it is a very good experience and exposure for the team, while admitting that Nigeria still lacked behind in beach soccer

The Nigerian side however, recorded first victory beating Atletico Licata of Italy 5-2 in their fourth match of the championship.

Up next for Kebbi Beach Soccer Club at the World Winners Cup is Al-Arabi of Kuwait.

Coach Isa therefore urged the Nigeria sport federation to build up facilities.

After the event in Alanya, Turkey, the Kebbi Beach Soccer team will feature at the COPA Lagos and the former Enyimba coach says it’s about time to give proper attention to the development of beach soccer in Nigeria.

Up next for Kebbi Beach Soccer Club at the World Winners Cup is Al-Arabi of Kuwait.