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Kinetic Sports, organisers of COPA Lagos will kick start its annual global beach soccer event on December 11 2016, with thrills for the world.

According to the organisers, this year’s event promises to be the most prominent event where guests will experience a unique and exclusive beach lifestyle including, a fashion show and celebrity entertainment.

Since 2011 when the event started, it has moved from being the first ever international beach soccer event in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa to being one of the most attended sporting events in the region.

COPA Lagos, which caters to all ages will take place at the Eko Atlantic City.  The event will start with a grand reception and end with an after party.

In addition, the organisers have teamed up with key fashion designers to unveil the 2016 Copa Lagos Fashion Show.

The show will go beyond simply showcasing beach friendly designs to actively proposing a Copa lifestyle.

The Copa lifestyle, personified by carefully curated pieces from clothing to accessories, will be presented in a fun, upbeat atmosphere with all the hallmarks of an easygoing affair. From make-up to music, the team will curate looks from known designers as well as upcoming talent.

Samson Adamu, the managing director of COPA Lagos, said “COPA Lagos is not just about soccer. It’s a family event where we expect our guests to have a fun-filled experience on the beach”.

“We are proud to say this year’s edition of the tournament will be more exciting than the previous ones as we have diversified our scope beyond beach soccer games. We have an excellent line-up of events that will showcase Lagos as a great tourism and beach destination.

“We are keen to use this event to showcase and support the ever increasing Nigerian music and entertainment Industry”.

In a nutshell, some activities for this year include a grand reception, media tour, club tour, after party, fashion show, flash mob, ride with me, and an after party.