COPA LAGOS: Ejo 18 Man Squad Ready For Action

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Ahead of the 4th edition of Copa Lagos which will hold from the 12th to 14th December 2014 at the dynamic Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos – Nigeria, the Head Coach, Beach Soccer National Team Audu (Ejo) Adamu has released his 18 man squad who he believes can raise the bar for him.

The 18 players were chosen from top Nigeria Professional Footbal League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Local beach soccer team, Non League side and Football Academy.

The likes of Isiaka Olawale, Abu Azeez, Ogbonnaya Okemmiri kept their place in the team set up, former Warri Wolves man, Musa Najere was drafted in to join the new recruits of the beach soccer team.

Here is the 18 man list:

Abdul Isah- Kaduna Utd.
Oladipo Olalekan- Owibeseb Beach Team.
Isiaka Olawale- Dolphins.
Okemmiri Ogbonnaya- Abia Warriors.
Victor Tale Shenene- Confluence Beach Team.
Abu Azeez- Warri Wolves.
Emeka Ogbonna- Leads Utd, Lagos.
Emma Ohweferia- Owibeseb Beach Team.
Babatunde Badmsus- Owibeseb Beach Team.
Musa Najere- Lobi Stars.
Danladi Isah- Sharks FC.
Wasiu Olajide Akinbitan- Badagry Beach Team.
Abutu Adofu- Confluence Beach Team.
Samuel Kuchili- Plateau Utd.
Idris Ahmed- Mighty Jets.
Atiku Sulaiman- Owibeseb Beach Team.
Wasiu Jimoh- Kwara Football Academy.
Ehiabi Festus- Bridge Boys.

Nigeria Beach Eagles who have won the COPA Lagos for record third times are in the same group with Germany, Lebanon and Senegal for the 2014 edition.

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