Legends of Africa Football Game Unites Icons in Lagos

The Legends of Africa Football Game took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, featuring prominent African football icons. The event was headlined by Super Eagles legend J.J Okocha and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

The Nigerian team included notable players from the 1994 and 1996 Super Eagles, such as Nwankwo Kanu, Daniel Amokachi, and Finidi George, who faced an African selection that included Emmanuel Adebayor and El-Hadji Diouf. The match celebrated the 30th anniversary of Nigeria's Olympic football gold medal and recognized the achievements of the 1994 Super Eagles team.

In addition to the main match, a Celebrity Match featured popular Nigerian entertainers, and halftime performances were provided by singers Rybeena and Terry Apala. The event was organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX, and included a football development initiative for 500 young players.

The main legends' match kicked off at 5pm.