Morocco, the UAE, and Switzerland are ready to fight for the title in the idyllic Moroccan coastal town from August 22nd to the 24th
Every year Morocco hosts a very important beach soccer tournament and this year is no different, with some of the best beach soccer talent coming to put their skills on full display. The Swiss team is fresh off of a 4th place finish in the Euro Beach Soccer League Superfinal Torredembarra in Spain and will look to dazzle again in Morocco. The UAE is a very formidable squad also and was the back-to-back AFC Beach Soccer Championships winner from 2007-2008. The hosts, Morocco, apart from hosting these types of events every year, have their own competitive side that has come in 5th place at the CAF Beach Soccer Championship in 2009.
The spectators will be delighted to know that they will have the chance to see the upcoming stars of beach soccer. Switzerland has laid the groundwork necessary for building a beach soccer powerhouse and they have been reaping the benefits with success on and off the pitch. This tournament will feature a younger Swiss team, including youth stars who will be looking to prove themselves and become a household name in beach soccer.
The action begins today with the hosts, the Lions of the Atlas, taking on the UAE at 17:45 local time. The last match will conclude the festivities on Sunday at the same time, between the Swiss and the Moroccans. Check back with www.beachsoccer.com as we will update you on all the happenings in El Jadida and as always, the entire beach soccer world.
