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15 Days to Go: Emmanuel Adebayor Relishes Opportunity to Play in Nigeria as Barca Legends vs African Legends Clash Nears
With just 15 days to go until the much-anticipated Champions Cup Game between Barca Legends and African Legends, former Arsenal and Manchester City talisman Emmanuel Adebayor says he can’t wait to return home for the historic encounter on October 25th.
The Nigerian-born Togolese ex-international, who was crowned African Footballer of the Year in 2008, remains one of Africa’s most iconic football figures. Adebayor represented Togo at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, the country’s first and only appearance at the global showpiece, cementing his place in African football history.
The Champions Cup Game, organized by Attom Foundation and supported by ZMB Homes and WGI, will see global icons from FC Barcelona take on African Legends. The clash is scheduled to hold on October 25, 2025, 3pm, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The match promises not only world-class entertainment but also a powerful message of unity and empowerment, particularly with its focus on supporting the Girl Child Initiative through sport.
Over an illustrious career spanning two decades, Adebayor played for several of Europe’s elite clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. His impressive resume also includes stints with Metz and Monaco in France, Real Madrid in Spain, İstanbul Başakşehir and Kayserispor in Turkey, as well as Club Olimpia in Paraguay and Semassi in his native Togo.
As the countdown continues, fans across Africa are gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable event of football nostalgia, skill, and celebration. Fans have the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite legends from Barcelona and the African continent.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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