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Attom Foundation Brings Barça Legends and African Legends to Abuja for Champions Cup

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1 year ago

September 19, 2025

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

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14 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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