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