Sports
25 Days to Go: J.J Okocha, Gucho Ronaldinho Set for Skills Reunion in Abuja, as Legendary Champions Cup Clash Nears
With exactly 25 days left until kick-off, anticipation is building for one of Africa’s most eagerly awaited football experiences of 2025: a legends showdown between African Legends led by Jay-Jay Okocha and Barca legends led by Ronaldinho, set for October 25 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Organized by the Attom Foundation in collaboration with ZMB Homes and WGI Sports, the Champions Cup clash pits a Barcelona Legends side led by Ronaldinho against an Africa Legends team captained by Okocha and featuring icons like Nwankwo Kanu, Emmanuel Adebayor, Alex Song, among others. The game will kick off at 3:00 p.m. local time, bringing together some of football’s most celebrated legends to Abuja, Nigeria.
Beyond the football spectacle, proceeds from the event will support girl-child empowerment initiatives in Nigeria. 
While Okocha and Ronaldinho graced the same PSG squad between 2001 and 2003, their dynamic back then was more mentor-mentee than rivals — with Okocha guiding the young Brazilian’s adaptation to European football. 
Time has turned that relationship into one of respect, rivalry, and nostalgia. Though they wore the same colors in Paris, they competed for the gong of being the world’s most expressive footballers and that rivalry will be rekindled in Abuja.
Alongside Ronaldinho, confirmed names for Barcelona Legends include Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Marc Valiente, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Samuel Okunowo and more.
Africa Legends will showcase a powerful squad:l including Okocha, Kanu, Adebayor, Alex Song, and more. 
Spectators will have the chance to meet the legends, enjoy side attractions, and be part of a charitable event that blends sport and social impact.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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