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Kada Beach Soccer battle Badagry Warriors Beach Soccer kick off NBSL Super 4 Finals in Kebbi
The draws of the 2022 Nigeria Beach Soccer League has been released today.
The draws which were released during press conference this afternoon revealed that last year runners up Kada Beach Soccer from Kaduna state will trade tackle with Badagry Warriors Beach Soccer club all the way from Lagos in the match 1 which has been scheduled to 4:30PM before the home boys Kebbi Beach Soccer club (Kebbi Fishers) will file out against another Lagos based team Smart City Beach Soccer club to close the end of day 1.
On the day 2, it will be the Lagos Derby to open the action for the day as Smart City Beach Soccer club will engage their brother from Lagos Badagry Warriors Beach Soccer club before last year finalist Kebbi Beach Soccer club will face off with Kada Beach Soccer Club who might be on the revenge mission of last year defeat.
The day 3 has been fixed with lots of actions as Kada Beach Soccer club will open the day as they clash against Smart City Beach Soccer club after which there will be a novelty game between Kebbi State All-Stars team vs Legends of the Beach Soccer game with some ex-internationals while Kebbi Beach Soccer club and Badagry Beach Soccer club end proceedings for the NBSL Super 4 Finals.
There will be presentation of trophy and other individuals awards for different categories.
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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.
Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.
The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.
Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”
“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.
“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”
In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.
“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.
“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”
The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.
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