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Attom Foundation CEO Says Aim of Charity Champions Cup is to Unite Football Stars and Influencers for Humanitarian Benefits

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2 years ago

May 21, 2024

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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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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10 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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