The Nigeria Football Federation has hailed the National Beach Soccer Team, otherwise known as Supersand Eagles, for the team’s triumph and generally excellent performance at the just-ended COPA Lagos International Beach Soccer Tournament.
NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, who was at the three-day event to cheer the Supersand Eagles to the well-deserved victory at the international event, said the performance of the team foretells a new, positive story for Nigeria football in the coming year.
“The boys did very well to overcome their three opponents, especially the awe of the Brazilians in the final. It was a marvelous performance throughout as they put South Africa and England to the sword as well.
“The team has done well this year, coming from second place at the African Beach Soccer Championship in Morocco, quarter final berth at the World Cup in Italy and a fifth-place at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Dubai”, said the NFF President.
Maigari also heaped plaudits on the team for showing patriotism. “You could see that the players not only showed exemplary skills and quality of approach, their patriotism and total commitment was there for all to see and applaud. And they were able to present some kind of Christmas present to Nigerians.
“The NFF is determined to continue to orientate our players and coaches on the need for absolute commitment and patriotic fervour going into any match or tournament. These values are key to success”.
The NFF President also commended the organizers of the COPA Lagos 2011, saying that all who were there attested to the excellent organizational and smooth flow of all programmes. “They have done very well, not only by bringing the tournament to Nigeria, but with the maturity of the organization”, added Maigari.
The Supersand Eagles won the tournament after a 7-3 defeat of South Africa, 5-2 whiplash of England and a royal 9-4 overhaul of four-time world champions Brazil on the final day on Sunday.
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