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Attom Foundation Brings Barça Legends and African Legends to Abuja for Champions Cup
Joel Ajayi
Abuja is set to witness a historic football spectacle as the Attom Foundation, in partnership with ZMB Homes and WGI, brings together Barça Legends and the African Legends in a match dedicated to raising awareness for the empowerment of the girl child.
The highly anticipated Champions Cup game will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. (16:00 H CEST).
The Barça Legends will parade global stars including Ronaldinho, Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, and Fernando Navarro.
On the opposing side, the African Legends will showcase the brilliance of some of the continent’s greatest football heroes, led by Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Alex Song, and Mark Fish, with more names expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
The event promises to be more than just a football match. It will be a celebration of sport, unity, and purpose, with proceeds directed towards initiatives that support and empower the girl child.
Fans will not only relive the magic of their favorite stars on the field but will also have the chance to interact with them off it, as a series of side attractions and engagements are planned to complement the main event.
Speaking on the significance of the match, the Attom Foundation emphasized that football’s global appeal makes it a powerful tool for advocacy and social impact. By bringing together celebrated figures of the game, the foundation seeks to inspire change and highlight the urgent need to invest in the future of young girls across Africa.
The October showdown in Abuja is expected to draw a large crowd of football enthusiasts, dignitaries, and development partners, all uniting under one cause. With excitement building ahead of the encounter, the city of Abuja is preparing to host an unforgettable experience that blends entertainment with philanthropy.
Football lovers and philanthropists alike will have the rare opportunity to see some of the world’s most iconic players grace the pitch once more live in Nigeria.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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