How Nigeria brought African football legends together in Lagos

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The organisers said the match was organised to honour former football stars who helped build Nigeria’s and Africa’s reputation in world football.

Nigeria’s football legends defeated Team Africa 2-1 in an exhibition match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos State, to bring CANEX WKND 2026 to a close.

The match, known as the Legends Football Game, was organised by TopTier Sports Management in partnership with Bet9ja.

According to a statement released by TopTier Sports Management on Monday, the match featured former Nigerian football stars who were part of the teams that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and the gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Nigeria’s team included Jay-Jay Okocha, Samson Siasia, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju, Garba Lawal, Victor Ikpeba and Austin Eguavoen.She said she was happy that the event brought football stars from across Africa to Lagos.

The African team gave Nigeria a tough challenge, but the home side eventually secured the victory.

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, scored the winning goal for Nigeria.

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