Soccer Legends Unite for Cancer Charity Match in Nigeria

The World Soccer Legends Football match is set to take place in Nigeria, featuring renowned African football legends such as Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o, and Abedi Pele. This charity initiative, organized by Fairplay International in collaboration with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), aims to promote cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

The event was officially unveiled on Wednesday at NICRAT headquarters in Utako, Abuja, with various stakeholders in attendance. Prof Usman Malami Aliyu, represented by Dr Margaret Sawyer, emphasized that football serves as a powerful platform for raising cancer awareness.

The National Coordinator of the Main Organising Committee, Jacob Onu, noted that the event would unite former international football legends for a cause beyond football. Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, called for sustained action against the rising global cancer burden, urging support for the initiative.