Pictures from Copa Lagos Beach Soccer

Copa Lagos Beach Soccer Tournament took place on December 16th to 18th 2011 at  Eko Atlantic in Lagos, Nigeria.  The event, which was the first ever beach soccer world tournament in Sub Saharan Africa, and also the brainchild of Beach Soccer Worldwide in partnership with Kinetics Sports.

Countries who participated  at Copa Lagos last  year include Nigeria, Brazil, South Africa and England, and it was broadcasted globally on over 21 television stations, including Fox sports, Al Jazeera Sports, ESPN, Super Sports, AIT, amongst others, reaching an estimated 250 million households.

Here are some pictures from the event. Enjoy!!

SOUND SULTAN, WIZ KID, DAVIDO, NAETO C FOR COPA LAGOS

Organizers of Copa Lagos have announced an exciting list of artistes who will be delivering series of remarkable performances at the upcoming event.
WizKid, Sound Sultan, David O, Naeto C and Ikechukwu are the first set of artistes billed to perform at the first edition of Copa Lagos- beach soccer world tournament in Sub Saharan Africa.
The three day action packed event which kicks off on December 16th will also accommodate artistes like Skales, Mschief, Karma, Eva, Jberg and BlackMagic.
Hosted by Eko Atlantic, the sporting format not only offers a relaxing outdoor ambience for the young and young at heart, Copa Lagos also promises to be a full weekend of entertainment- ranging from fashion shows,
to music concerts, cheerleading stings, DJ Jump offs all the way to amazing parties.
The National teams of Nigeria, Brazil, South Africa and England will compete in the beach soccer tournament.

The event will be broadcast globally on over 21 television stations, including Fox sports, Al Jazeera Sports, ESPN, Super Sports, AIT, amongst others, reaching 250 million households. It is guaranteed to be the biggest and most entertaining sporting event held in Nigeria this season.
Copa Lagos is supported  by Capital Oil & Gas, FCMB, Pepsi, Eko Atlantic, Innovation Factory, Empire Mates Entertainment, Super Sports, BeatFM, Brilla FM, AIT, and Sound City.
Check out the official Website of Copa Lagos, www.copalagos.com ,visit
www.facebook.com/copalagos and Follow @copalagos on twitter to get the latest news and details on the event. Tickets are available for sale at Copa Lagos office - 22ab Femi Okunnu Rd Ikoyi, Eko Hotel &Suites, Teslim Balogun Stadium and also online at
www.naijaticketshop.com

Beach Soccer: Lots of Fun as COPA Lagos Debuts

Beach Soccer world wide in partnership with Kinetics Sports, has launched its first ever beach soccer world tournament in Sub Saharan Africa. Tagged Copa Lagos, the three day action packed event will kick off on December 16 and will end on December 18th.

Hosted by Eko Atlantic, this sporting format which originated in Brazil offers a relaxing outdoor ambience for the young and young at heart. Already, the social media world is buzzing with activities from Copa Lagos, and those in the know are on the look out for a once in a life experience come the 16th of December. Beyond being a sporting event, Copa Lagos promises to be a full weekend of entertainment, with a variety of features ranging from a fashion show, to music concerts, cheerleading stings, DJ Jump offs, amazing parties - Ibiza Style, and of course the four
team beach soccer tournament. Word on the streets is that, the organizers have confirmed a multiple award winning international DJ to play at the event alongside Nigeria's hottest DJ Jimmy Jatt, as well as a hot line up of Nigerian artistes.

The major countries that will compete at Copa Lagos this year, include Nigeria, Brazil, South Africa and England, offering participants an exciting feel of the world of competitive sand sports.
The event will be broadcast both globally on over 21 television stations, including Fox sports, Al Jazeera Sports, ESPN, Super Sports, AIT, amongst others, reaching 250 million households. It is guaranteed to be the biggest and most entertaining sporting event ever held in Nigeria.

To further emphasize the entertainment aspects of the event, the organizers are extending an amazing opportunity for fans to win a million naira worth of prizes on Copa Lagos Social networks, by participating in teasers and prediction games counting down to the event. Lucky fans will receive a meet and greet opportunity with the national teams, autographed jerseys, merchandise, smart phones, movie tickets, spa tickets, lunch at a fancy restaurant, free event tickets, and an all access pass to witness this ground breaking event.