(As soon after the players arrived) in decorated cars, the ceremony began with traditional African drummers and dancers blowing conch shells.

Options

A. Soon after the players arrive
B. Soon after the players arrived
C. As soon as the players arrived after
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

Soon : in a short-time from now.
Look at the sentence :
She sold the house soon after her husband died. Hence, as is not needful.