A very colourful ceremony which intended to mark on the launching of the
tournament was held at the SIESTA beach resort of Djibouti where the tournament
is taking place. The tournament has
gathered 8 Division A clubs.
"The creating of professional beach soccer was what I pledged in front
of FIFA and CAF presidents during my trips to Zurich and Cairo—I made the
pledges on the behalf of my executive committee members and we are really very
happy that our endeavours became successful and our people are now enjoying the
beach soccer event for the first time in history” Djibouti Football federation
President Souleiman Hassan Waberi told the media during the launching ceremony
of the tournament.
"Our people have been playing football at the beach a long time ago, but
this is a professional tournament we are holding for the first time in the
history of football in the country—we are very proud to be the pioneers of the
creation of beach soccer in Djibouti” President Souleiman explained during his
address at the opening ceremony.
He said that Djibouti was hopeful to have its strong beach soccer
national team in two years time. "Our country had never appeared in
international beach soccer competition, but we expect that will happen within
the mentioned period” the president emphasized.
Football club authorities in the country who were reached for comment by
the CECAFA media showed their pleasure in the implementation of the
professional event which has attracted the attention of so many people in the
country.
"On behalf of the club authorities here in Djibouti I declare that football
in Djibouti is rapidly growing and that the creation of beach soccer in our
country was something very encouraging for us and as well as for our fans who
are very happy with such fruitful initiative by our president Souleiman Hassan
Waberi” CDE/Colas FC secretary General Aden Ahmed Miguil told CECAFA Media.
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