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Legendary Martins, Egyptian Legend El Hadary Confirm Attendance as Media Arrives for Champions Cup
Joel Ajayi
With just five days to go, excitement is building ahead of the 2025 Champions Cup, as football icons Obafemi Martins of Nigeria and Essam El Hadary, the Egyptian goalkeeping legend, have confirmed their attendance.
The highly anticipated clash will see Barça Legends take on African Legends in a thrilling Champions Cup clash that promises to unite fans through the spirit of football and nostalgia.
The event is organized by the Attom Foundation, in collaboration with ZMB Homes and WGI, and is scheduled to take place on October 25 at 3 p.m.
As the countdown continues, media teams from across Africa and Europe are already arriving in Nigeria to cover the spectacle, signalling the global attention the Champions Cup is attracting.
Ticket sales and volunteer registration are still ongoing, offering fans and enthusiasts the opportunity to be part of this historic sporting experience. Tickets can be purchased via bit.ly/championscup2025.
The Champion’s Cup is expected to deliver a mix of top-tier football entertainment, community engagement, and charitable impact for the girl child – true to the vision of the Attom Foundation, which continues to use sports as a platform for unity and development.
Other African and Barca legends such as Ronaldinho, JJ Okocha, Alex Song, Saviola, Giuly, Mendietta, etc. are all confirmed to attend the clash.
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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