By Adeyemi David
Former Nigerian Super Eagles stars Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George, and Daniel Amokachi, among other African football legends, are confirmed to feature in the African Legends United Gala Match scheduled for March 28 in Abuja.
Nwankwo announced the development during an interview on the sidelines of the African Continental Free Trade Area Festival (ACFTA Fest) in Abuja on Thursday.
He described the gala match as “one of a kind,” highlighting its aim to promote African culture and empower grassroots communities.
“It’s happening in Nigeria and the legends are going to be there. They are going to do what we normally know how to do, and everybody will enjoy it,” Nwankwo said.
“We are doing this to ensure young ones understand their continent and also to give back to the grassroots. That’s why we all agreed to be involved.”
The former Cameroonian football star, Eyond Enoh, also spoke on the ACFTA Fest, which runs from March 26 to March 28, noting that the Legends match will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
He emphasized that the event promotes unity across Africa, transcending colonial boundaries.
“The African Continental Free Trade Area and this festival are initiatives to change from the lines that divide to the lines that unite. Our motto is one Africa, one market, one future,” Enoh said.
The three-day festival will feature other events, including Startup Flames and Heritage Waves, alongside the highly anticipated African Legends United Gala Match, bringing together sports, culture, and entrepreneurship under one continental celebration.
