African Beach Soccer Union lobbying for ‘sustainable beach soccer culture in Africa’

African Beach Soccer aiming for growth

JOHANNESBURG, June 7 (ANA) – African Beach Soccer Union (Absu) president Mahmud Hadejia over the weekend appealed to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for more support for the beautiful game on the sandy surface.

Hadejia met with Caf president Patrice Motsepe during the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal last month.

Hadejia said: “Absu is here to lobby for and to facilitate a stronger, viable, and sustainable beach soccer culture in Africa.

“We are here to play a complementary role, partner with CAF and national association including relevant bodies to foster the much-desired holistic awareness and growth of beach soccer in Africa. Senegal is doing a lot in the promotion and development of its national team, which is reflected in its current form and ranking as no. 1 in Africa and 10th globally.

Hadejia congratulated the Federation of Senegalese Football on its sustained commitment to growing the game in Senegal.

“We believe Senegal and countries in Africa can win the Fifa World Cup, Africa can win in not-too-distant future.”

Senegal Football president Augustin Senghor said: “We are working for football and Caf is in charge of all the game, my feeling is that we (Africa) have more chances to win the Fifa beach soccer world cup quicker than the traditional 11aside game.

“Very important for me is to develop the regional competitions for the six zones, and while I encourage you to continue on your drive and commitment, it’s important that you carry everyone along.” – African News Agency (ANA), Editing by Michael Sherman