The tournament will commence on the 30th of this month and Nigeria will be participating in the tournamentin a difficult group featuring Brazil, Japan and Switzerland.
The success of the first edition of Copa Lagos, which was sponsored partly by FCMB, is thought to have been key in the invitation to Dubai.
Reflecting on the achievements of last year, Juan Cusco, Vice President of Beach Soccer Worldwide, said the rapid rise of Copa Lagos showed the true potential of Beach Soccer in Nigeria,adding that Copa Lagos 2011 is one of the best Beach Soccer competitions in the world. Beach Soccer World Wide officials intend to use the trip to encourage the growth of Beach Soccer in Nigeria and to discuss the development of Copa Lagos.
Copa Lagos delegates will use the trip to boost their preparations ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2nd edition of Copa Lagos.
The trip will allow them to cast their eyes over the progress of the Sand Eagles who will be competing in Dubai.
The Sand Eagles are in the stand out group of the tournament and will be reunited with Beach Soccer rivals Brazil.
The pair clashed in a memorable encounter on the final day of Copa Lagos, Nigeria emerged 9-4 victors and claimed the Copa Lagos crown.
The Brazilian camp are determined to make amends in Dubai, the Sand Eagles will want to confirm to the World that they are a force to be reckoned with.
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