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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
4th African Youth Games: Nigeria Beats Table Tennis Powerhouse Egypt, to Win Mixed Team Gold
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria has claimed a prestigious gold medal in table tennis at the 4th African Youth Games after defeating continental powerhouse Egypt to emerge champions in the mixed team event.
The Nigerian mixed team, represented by Matthew Fabunmi and Ojo Favour, delivered a composed and dominant performance in the final, overcoming Egypt by a convincing 2–0 scoreline to secure the gold medal and confirm Nigeria’s growing strength in youth table tennis.
Nigeria’s journey to the top of the podium was marked by a series of impressive victories.
The team first defeated Tunisia in the quarters to book a place in the semifinals before producing a spirited display to overcome Algeria in a tense and hard-fought semifinal encounter.
The gold medal ceremony added further significance to the achievement, as the Nigerian team was presented with their medals by Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
This triumph against one of Africa’s traditional table tennis giants highlights the promise of Nigeria’s young athletes and reinforces the country’s commitment to excellence at the continental stage.
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