Beach Player Targets Good Outing At International Tourney

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fender, Ogbonna Okemiri, has promised that the team would perform creditably at the COPA Lagos International Beach Soccer Tournament scheduled for December 13.
In an interview with newsmen in Lagos, Okemiri said the country could boast of talents in the sport for a good outing.
The 3rd edition of COPA Lagos International Beach Soccer Championship is holding from December 13 to December 15 at Eko Atlantic Beach.
The Sand Super Eagles won the 2012 edition of the tournament.
Former European Champions, Germany, is one of the countries expected to participate at the tournament.
“We have the talents, all we need is support. We also need more awareness and publicity for beach soccer to thrive.
For now, focus is on U-17 and they are doing well. We also have our U-20 women trying to qualify for World Cup and all these are taking the shine off the beach soccer for now.
“Be that as it may, I know that we are a dedicated team and we intend to follow the instructions of our coaches,” Okemiri, a former Kwara United FC player, said.
On the postponed pre-tournament camp earlier scheduled for October 25, Okemiri said the cancellation of the camp for players was not good enough for the image of the team as defending champions.
He added:“Maybe two weeks to the tournament they will call us to camp which I think is not good enough for us.
“I am not the coach, but I believe they know the importance of camping.’’