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3 Days to Go: Senegalese Legend Khalilou Fadiga, Music Star Odumodublvck Set for 2025 Champions Cup Showdown in Abuja

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11 months ago

October 23, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The countdown is on! With just three days to go, excitement is reaching fever pitch ahead of the Champions Cup, scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Fans are in for a thrilling experience as Senegalese midfield legend, Khalilou Fadiga, and Nigerian music sensation Odumodublvck have both confirmed their readiness to take part in the much-anticipated fixture between Barca Legends and African Legends.

The duo will be part of an array of sporting and entertainment stars converging in Abuja for a one-of-a-kind football spectacle celebrating talent, unity, and African excellence.

Khalilou Fadiga, renowned for his dazzling performances with the Senegalese national team and clubs such as Inter Milan and Bolton Wanderers, expressed excitement about returning to Nigeria for the event.

He earned 37 caps for the Senegal national team. He was part of the Senegal team that defeated reigning champions France in the opening fixture of the 2002 World Cup and made it to the quarter-finals. He was also part of the team that finished runner-up in the 2002 African Cup of Nations.

In his trademark confident style, music star, Odumodublvck also declared his enthusiasm to hit the turf, promising fans an unforgettable experience both on and off the pitch.

The Champions Cup has continued to generate widespread excitement across the continent, blending sports, entertainment, and celebrity participation in an atmosphere of fun and competition. Organizers have assured fans of a top-tier experience, with live performances, fan interactions, and a vibrant showcase of African creativity alongside the football action.

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium is expected to come alive as fans, celebrities, and football lovers from across the country gather to witness this celebration of sport and entertainment.

The Barça Legends squad features global greats Ronaldinho, Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, and Fernando Navarro. They will go head-to-head against the African Legends, led by Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Alex Song, Mark Fish, and other revered figures of African football.

Beyond the match, the event offers fans a total experience, from a ‘Legends Meet & Greet’ to an exclusive gala dinner, where supporters and guests will have the rare opportunity to engage directly with football’s finest in an atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie. Proceeds from the day will directly support initiatives focused on the girl child across Africa.

The event is organised by the Attom Foundation in collaboration with ZMB Homes and WGI.
Ticket sales are available on http://bit.ly/championscup2025

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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10 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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