🇳🇬 Anambra Set for Second Round of Nigeria Beach Soccer League in Nnewi

 

The sandy pitch in Nnewi is set to host the second round of Nigeria’s premier beach soccer competition later this month.

Zig Diaries Sports
Date: Monday, 11 August 2025
Time: 15:30 WAT
Location: 📍 Awka, Nigeria

Anambra Beach Soccer Association says preparations are complete for the National Beach Soccer League second round, scheduled for August 21–23 in Nnewi.

The Director of Media, Anambra Beach Soccer Association (ABSA), Okwudili Awam, said in a statement on Monday that the matches will be staged at the beach soccer stadium within Nnewi High School.

Awam confirmed that eight clubs will compete — Kebbi Fishers, Ibom, Nmako Patigi, Kada, Kebbi United, Jigawa Golden Stars, Niger, and hosts Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors.

“We are thrilled to inform lovers of beach soccer that Anambra will host the second round of the 2025 NBSL commencing on August 21,” Awam said, noting that “preparation is in top gear for the smooth hosting” of the event.

He recalled that Anambra successfully hosted a leg of the league in 2024, promising an even bigger and better outing this year.

ABSA is also seeking corporate partnerships and has called on sports journalists to ensure full coverage of the tournament.

Fact-check & Background Context:

·        The NBSL is Nigeria’s premier beach soccer championship, featuring state and club teams.

·        Anambra hosted one of the league rounds in 2024, drawing significant attendance.

·        Beach soccer is gaining popularity in Nigeria, with Kebbi and Anambra among the leading hubs.

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