Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, heavyweight boxing ex-champion Anthony Joshua, and striker, Victor Osimhen are among the star-studded cast of celebrities set to participate in the second edition of the Troost Ekong Foundation charity football match in Lagos next month.
The charity event, themed “Play for Purpose,” will take place on Sunday, June 22, at the Onikan Stadium, Mobalaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, with proceeds going towards the foundation’s youth development programmes in education, healthcare, and grassroots sports.
Super Eagles captain and founder of the foundation, William Troost-Ekong, expressed his excitement about bringing the event to Lagos.
“I’m super excited to bring this year’s TEF Charity Match to Lagos. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to put together a great game and show in order to raise funds for the foundation’s planned projects,” Troost-Ekong said.
Other football stars confirmed for the charity match include Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa, Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, Carl Ikeme, Victor Boniface, Stanley Nwabali, Alex Song, and Theo Attom.
The football stars will be joined by popular entertainment figures including comedian Brodda Shaggi, rapper Odumodublvck, social media influencer Kelechi AFC, and content creator Gilmore, with organisers promising more surprise guests on match day.
“Football is what unites us, and to play this game for a purpose is what makes it meaningful. Make sure to get your tickets to see all our special guests in action in a day full of surprises!” Troost-Ekong added.
The event, scheduled to kick off at 1 pm, already has NoOnes, Puma, and Power Horse as confirmed sponsors, with tickets available for purchase on the tix.africa platform.
This marks the second edition of the Troost Ekong Foundation celebrity charity match, which aims to leverage the popularity of sports and entertainment personalities to generate funds and awareness for youth development initiatives across Nigeria.
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