In a thrilling exhibition match, Nigeria and Arsenal football legend Kanu Nwankwo made a successful debut as a coach, leading Team Attom Yahaya to a 4-1 victory over Team Austin Jayjay Okocha in the maiden edition of the Charity Champions Cup at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Abuja Residents Flock to Watch Star-Studded Game
The free exhibition game, which featured a mix of international football legends, celebrities, and Super Eagles players, drew a large crowd of Abuja residents to the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The game was a spectacle, with fans eager to watch their favorite stars in action.
Kelechi Iheanacho Steals the Show
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho stole the spotlight, scoring two goals for his team, which included Clause Makelele, Emmanuel Eboue, Winifred Ndidi, AY Makun, Robert Pires, Stanley Nwabali, and others. Attom Yahaya and social media influencer Tobe Iruzo Ozogidwa scored the other two goals for the winning team.
French Sports Marketing Guru Karim Chellat Scores for Opposing Team
Karim Chellat, a French-born sports marketing guru, scored the lone goal for Team Austin Jayjay Okocha, which boasted a star-studded lineup including Ahmed Musa, George Boateng, Samuel Chukwueze, Emmanuel Eboue, Kenneth Omeruo, South African legend Mark Fish, and many others.
Charity Champions Cup: A Fundraiser for the Needy
The Charity Champions Cup was more than just a game; it was a fundraiser for a noble cause. Proceeds from the game, which was preceded by a fundraising dinner at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, will be used to help at least 10,000 people access healthcare for various vision problems. The Attom Foundation, founded by Yahaya Attom, aims to provide aid to those in need.
Outreach Program in Maiduguri
The Attom Foundation, in partnership with Habib Medical and other organizations, conducted an outreach program in Maiduguri last month, catering to over 2,000 citizens with various eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, refractive errors, and diabetic retinopathy, among others.
Arsenal Legend Sol Campbell Excited to be Part of the Game
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell, 49, expressed his excitement to be part of the game, saying, "I'm happy to offer myself to a good cause like this, and it feels good for me to play out here. It's great for me to play a football game again."
Kanu Nwankwo Proud to be Part of the Worthy Cause
After the match, Kanu Nwankwo, who coached Team Attom to a 4-1 victory, said he was proud to be part of such a worthy cause. He threw his weight behind the initiative, saying, "It's a football match to raise awareness for the Attom Foundation, which helps people with eye problems. Because it's a good cause, you can see all these big names and players are here today to support [Attom] and make sure the foundation can succeed."
Kanu Identifies with Attom Charity Initiatives
Kanu, known for his philanthropy with his Heart Foundation, said, "He's [Attom] just starting. We need to advise him, encourage him, and show him the way. I love being part of such initiatives. I went to Uyo for the Ekong Foundation, and today, it's the Atom Foundation. Any foundation with a good cause, I'll be a part of it."
Kanu on the Win and Coaching
Speaking on the win, Kanu said, "If you look at my team, both the head coach and assistant coach are former Arsenal players. So, we had to bring a little bit of Arsenal magic. We're happy to play in the Champions Cup again next year."
Kaffy and Kaffy Kreative Agency Put Together the Event
The event was put together by Kaffy and her Kaffy Kreative Agency, and was graced by notable stars like Craze Clown, Victor Osimhen, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Oduwa, Kemen, Brother Shaggi, Very Dark Man, Nas Boi, Warripikin, Brain Jotter, Erica Nlewedim, and several others.
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