Fifa Beach Soccer Happening In Lagos This December

'The beach soccer universe may have come to a standstill to take in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, but the wheels of the discipline are well and truly back in motion, with several tournaments scheduled for the coming months. The Copa Lagos will get underway in December as four sides, including Brazil and hosts Nigeria, vie for glory'.
http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/footballdevelopment/technicalsupport/beachsoccer/news/newsid=1531197/index.html

I think this is great news. Also check http://www.facebook.com/copalagos

At least we get to take our minds from Siasia and the Super chickens 

The Copa Lagos Beach Soccer tournament is finally here.
The Wait is Over! Copa Lagos 2011 Beach Soccer Tournament is Here – Naeto C, Sound Sultan, Wizkid, Eva, Ikechukwu & More to perform LIVE

This is first edition of a major beach tournament in Sub Saharan Africa and it is going to run from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th December 2011 where we will see South Africa, England, Brazil and our very own country - Nigeria battle it out for the coveted title of Copa Lagos Beach Soccer 2011 Champions.

Copa Lagos Beach Soccer 2011 promises to be a full weekend of entertainment, ranging from fashion shows, to cheerleading stings to DJ Jump offs and music concerts as you sway and move to musical performances by Wiz Kid, Sound Sultan, Davido, Naeto C, Ikechukwu, Skales, Mschief, Karma, Eva, Jberg and BlackMagic.

This event will be hosted by Eko Atlantic and will be broadcasted globally on over 21 television stations – Fox sports, Al Jazeera Sports, ESPN, Super Sports, AIT, amongst others reaching 250 million households.

It is guaranteed to be the biggest and most entertaining sporting event held in Nigeria. So get your tickets and enjoy a whole weekend of never ending fun.

http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/12/12/the-wait-is-over-copa-lagos-2011-beach-soccer-tournament-is-here-naeto-c-sound-sultan-wizkid-eva-ikechukwu-more-to-perform-live/

Full Schedule for the Copa Lagos Beach 2011


Day 1
The first round of Day 1 will see “Reis da Praia”(Kings of the Beach) and “Canarinha” – Brazil battle it out with “The Three Lions” – England, while the second round will see our very own “Sand Eagles” – Nigeria battle it out with “Beach Bafana Bafana” – South Africa.
Date: Friday 16th December 2011
Time: 2 PM

Day 2
On Day 2, Brazil will go head to head against South Africa for the first round and Nigeria will go against England for the second round.
Date: Saturday 17th December 2011
Time: 2 PM


Day 3
The final day will see England fight for the title of Copa Lagos Beach Soccer 2011 Champions with South Africa for the first round and Nigeria against Brazil in the second round.
Date: Sunday 18th December 2011
Time: 2 PM

Date: Friday 16th – Sunday 18th December 2011
Time: 2 PM Daily
Venue: Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price

* Regular Ticket -Daily N 2,000 | 3 Days N 5,000
* VIP Ticket- Daily N 6,000 | 3 Days N 15,000

Ticket Locations: You can get your tickets at the following locations;

* Copa Lagos office, 22AB Femi Okunnu Rd Ikoyi, Lagos
* Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
* Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
* Naija Ticket Shop
* E-mail tickets@copalagos.com

Contact: For more info, general enquiries and upcoming events;

* Call 08022543820
* Follow them on Twitter@copalagos
* Check out their Facebook Page
* Log on to their Website

Copa Lagos is supported by Capital Oil & Gas, FCMB, Pepsi, Eko Atlantic, Innovation Factory, Empire Mates Entertainment, Super Sports, BeatFM, Brilla FM, AIT and Sound City.

http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/12/12/the-wait-is-over-copa-lagos-2011-beach-soccer-tournament-is-here-naeto-c-sound-sultan-wizkid-eva-ikechukwu-more-to-perform-live/

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Is that Nigeria 's beach stadium

My mind says no.

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