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Attom Foundation CEO Says Aim of Charity Champions Cup is to Unite Football Stars and Influencers for Humanitarian Benefits
The Founder of Attom Foundation, Yahaya Attom has stated that the Charity Champions Cup aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance to approximately 10,000 individuals in need. Attom Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian causes, announced the upcoming Charity Champions Cup, scheduled to take place on June 15th in Abuja.
Renowned football stars including Victor Osimhen, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and Wilfred Ndidi are set to participate, adding to the excitement of the event.
In an interview scooped by CKD Media, Yahaya Attom expressed the mission behind the Charity Champions Cup, stating, “Our aim is to help the less privileged and provide medical assistance, particularly in rural areas. Through this charity game, we hope to raise funds to support our mission of treating 10,000 people in need during this period.”
The inspiration behind the charity game stems from the desire to utilize football as a means of bringing communities together. “Football has a unique ability to unite people from all walks of life,” said Yahaya Attom. “By hosting this cup, we aim to harness the power of football to support those in need.”
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi shared his excitement about the participation of football legends and influencers in the Charity Champions Cup. “It’s inspiring to see players like Drogba and Osimhen joining forces with influencers to raise awareness for such an important cause,” Ndidi remarked. “This event not only creates awareness but also encourages people to take action and support those facing challenges.”
Yahaya Attom expressed his commitment to continuing this impactful project on an annual basis. “Many footballers and influencers are passionate about providing assistance,” he stated. “We envision making this an annual event, particularly during the summer or free window, to continue making a difference in the lives of those in need.”
The Charity Champions Cup promises to be a thrilling event that combines the excitement of football with the noble cause of supporting communities in need. Attom Foundation invites individuals and organizations to join hands in making a positive impact through this initiative.
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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82
Joel Ajayi
Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.
Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.
According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.
The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.
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