President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, on Thursday inaugurated the Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee, marking a significant step towards the development of these sports in Nigeria.
Among the committee members is Hajji Gafar Liameed, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA).
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Committee Members
Chairman: Otuekong Nse Essien
Members: Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Aminu Mohammed Inuwa, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, Richard Jideaka Yabagi, Alhaji Baba, Abubakar Umar, and Hajji Gafar Liameed
Stakeholders’ Reactions
Football stakeholders in Lagos State have expressed strong support for Hajji Gafar Liameed’s appointment.
They view it as a positive development that will enhance the prospects for futsal and beach soccer in Lagos, alongside conventional football.
Samson Anietie, a football club owner, voiced his optimism, stating that Lagos State has the potential to excel in futsal and beach soccer.
He believes that Liameed’s involvement in the committee will drive positive changes in these sports.
Other stakeholders pointed out Liameed’s enthusiasm, positive energy, and resourcefulness as key factors that will help the committee achieve its goals.
They see this appointment as crucial for the overall development of football in Lagos State.
Committee Responsibilities
The Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee is tasked with organizing all futsal and beach soccer competitions and addressing all matters related to these sports.
Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football recently conducted the draw for this year’s Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.
The Supersand Eagles, Nigeria’s beach soccer team, have been drawn to play Mauritania in a home-and-away series next month. Fourteen countries will compete in the qualifiers, with the seven winners joining hosts Egypt in the finals.
First Leg: Mauritania will host the Supersand Eagles between July 19th and 21st.
Return Leg: Nigeria will host the return leg a week later.
This appointment and the upcoming competitions underscore the commitment to developing futsal and beach soccer, promising a bright future for these sports in Nigeria.
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