Gusau pledges continued support for Supersand Eagles, Beach Soccer development

By Oluwadamilola Olaleye

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, has reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to the sustained growth of beach soccer in Nigeria, pledging full support for the upcoming 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals and the ongoing revival of the national team, the Supersand Eagles.

Gusau gave the assurance when he received the Nigeria Beach Soccer League management team, led by National Coordinator Mahmud Hadejia, at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. The visit came ahead of the NBSL Super Finals, scheduled to take place from November 6 to 9, 2025, at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja.

Commending the NBSL for its consistency and professionalism over the past five years, Gusau said the league’s stability has provided a solid foundation for the national team’s return to international competition.

“The key thing is for us to give all the support needed and ensure that we are there for the Super Finals,” Gusau said.

“We also call on all well-meaning Nigerians, especially football lovers and corporate Nigeria, to support the NBSL Finals. Beach soccer is an exciting game, and we want to see Nigeria back among the best in Africa and the world.”

The NFF President recalled the nation’s past successes in beach soccer and expressed optimism that with proper support, the Supersand Eagles can regain their place on the global stage.

“We thank God that the beach soccer national team is back on the continent, but it was not easy,” he said.

“We have been away for some years, and we must commend the efforts of the players and officials who came close to qualifying for last year’s Beach Soccer AFCON.”

Gusau reiterated the NFF’s determination to restore Nigeria’s beach soccer legacy through strategic investment, corporate partnerships, and consistent grassroots engagement.

This year’s NBSL Super Finals, relocated to Abuja’s Jabi Lake Park Sand Arena, will feature the country’s top beach soccer clubs battling for the national title. The event will also include a charity and cancer awareness match, featuring celebrities, former footballers, entertainers, and beach soccer legends.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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