Nigeria Legends Defeat Team Africa 2-1 in Lagos Match

Nigeria’s football legends defeated Team Africa 2-1 in an exhibition match held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos State, marking the conclusion of CANEX WKND 2026. The match was organized by TopTier Sports Management in collaboration with Bet9ja.

It featured stars from Nigeria's 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and 1996 Olympic gold medal-winning teams, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju, Garba Lawal, Victor Ikpeba, and Austin Eguavoen. Team Africa, led by former Ghana defender Samuel Kuffour, included notable players such as Alex Song, Salomon Kalou, Didier Zokora, El-Hadji Diouf, and Stephen Appiah.

The winning goal was scored by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission. Chichi Nwoko, CEO of TopTier Sports Management, expressed fulfillment in bringing the event to Lagos, emphasizing the significance of celebrating Nigeria's football legacy 30 years after the 1996 Olympic victory.

The event aimed to honor the players who contributed to Nigeria's and Africa's football status while highlighting athlete welfare and post-career opportunities.