2 Days to Go: World Press Conference to Hold on Saturday, as African Football Legends Arrive for Blockbuster Reunion
With just two days to the highly anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Lagos is preparing to host a world press conference on Saturday as football icons from across the continent continue to arrive for Sunday’s blockbuster game.
The press conference will bring together organizers and participating legends ahead of the much-anticipated fixture, offering an opportunity to share final details of the event and build excitement for a gathering of some of Africa’s most celebrated football stars.
Former internationals from across the continent have begun arriving in Lagos for the game, which will bring together Nigerian legends and African football icons at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
The Nigerian contingent is expected to feature members of the celebrated Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996, including Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju and Taribo West, among others.
They will be joined by distinguished African stars, including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song.
Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the fixture is designed to celebrate the legacy of African football and the players who inspired generations through their achievements on the international stage.
The game will take place on Sunday, November 8, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm and gates opening at 1:30pm. The programme will also feature a football clinic for 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the legends.
