WORLD Winners Cup: Italian government authorities deny Nigeria beach soccer team travelling visas

WORLD Winners Cup: Italian government deny Nigeria beach soccer team travelling visas

By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

The refusal by  Italian authorities has barred  Kebbi Beach Soccer club, KSBC  from taking  part at the 2024 World Winners cup in  Alghero.

The competition is organized by Beach Soccer Worldwide, BSWW.

KBSC in a statement issued through its official  social media handle said  “Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (KBSC) regrets to announce that the team will not be participating in the 2024 Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) organized “World Winners Cup” in Alghero, Italy, this month.

“This decision comes after the non-issuance of VISAS to the team by the Italian Embassy, citing a late application despite several communications since August.

The club express their  dismay over the issue, saying “Although we are disappointed to miss out on the opportunity to feature in the World Cup for beach soccer clubs for the third time, we are committed to representing Nigeria and Africa at global events.

“We now shift focus on preparation for the 2024/2025 Kebbi Beach Soccer League (KBSL) and 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) with the hope of retaining the league title and extending our haul to four in five seasons.

“We would like to thank our fans, supporters, and stakeholders for their understanding and continued support during this time. We look forward to a greater future and tournaments ahead.”