GBSA name Copa Lagos squad

The Ghana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) has released a squad of just 10 players for the upcoming 2014 Copa Lagos tournament.

Although more players can be named by each participating team, the GBSA is constrained by financial and logistical challenges to cut down on any additional numbers to the Black Sharks.

The association, through spokesperson George Addo, stated that “due to lack of sponsorship, we are unable to confirm the number of additional beach soccer club managers who have also expressed interest in being part of the Copa Lagos tournament to observe and learn”.

It is understood that Coach Francis Oti Akenteng has been approached to lead the technical team due to his immense knowledge and experience.

One significant change to the beach soccer technical set-up is the elevation of Maxwell Kpeglo from coach to technical coordinator.

He will be assisted by Theophilus Armah whilst Johnny Heeman and Daniel Kotey Neequaye handle the team for a minimum of three games at the Copa Lagos.

According to the GBSA spokesman, the changes have been introduced to afford other coaches some experience.

Globally, beach soccer falls under the supervision and support of national football associations affiliated to FIFA but that formalization is yet to fully take off in Ghana.

Camping was expected to commence in Ada last Sunday but the association says that has not been possible since CAL Bank, GFA and the Sports Ministry have not released any additional funds to support the Black Sharks.

Below is the full squad:

Goalkeepers: Prosper Mawulolo Afeke and Daniel Addo Goka

Defenders: Ebenezer Laryea, Innocent Kumensah And Julius Ceasar Beckley Mathew Lamptey And Isaac Ofori,

Midfielders: Michael Sema, Frederick Kwevi and Alexander Adjei.