Ahead of the highly anticipated Champions Cup in Abuja between Barcelona Legends and their African counterparts, Ronaldinho, Javier Saviola and other football greats have confirmed their participation in the blockbuster clash at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on 25 October.
Ronaldinho, Saviola, Giuly Headlines Barca Legends Squad
Packaged by the Attom Foundation in partnership with ZMB Homes and WGI, Barça Legends coach Albert Ferrer will be able to call on Brazilian icon Ronaldinho, who has officially confirmed his place in the squad.
The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year will be joined by former teammates Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, Fernando Navarro and Roberto Trashorras, with even more star names set to be revealed in the coming days.
Africa’s Legends To Face Barca Icons
“Abuja will rock when Barcelona Legends hit Nigeria’s capital city to confront Africa’s Legends, which may see the likes of George Weah, Nwankwo Kanu, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Kalusha Bwalya, Emmanuel Adebayor, Ike Shorunmu and Abedi Pele,” one of the organisers told Completesports.com.
Event With A Social Cause
Beyond football, the event carries a strong social message, as it is dedicated to raising awareness and driving support for the empowerment of the girl child across Africa.
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Football fans and philanthropists alike are set for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, with the clash expected to draw thousands of spectators and millions more watching across media platforms.
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
