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Nigeria Teqball Federation gets invitation to World Series in France

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5 years ago

February 9, 2022

The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) and the French Teqball Federation have extended invitation to Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) to take part at the 2022 Teqball World Series slated for Paris, France between March 18th and 20th, 2022.

In a letter jointly signed by the President International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ), Gábor Borsányi and President National Federation of Teqball (FNTEQ), Jawad El-Hajri sent to the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) recently the bodies stated that the event will feature three categories: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles.

“Dear President,
On behalf of the International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) and the French Teqball Federation (FNTEQ), it is our pleasure to officially invite your delegation to compete at the 2022 Teqball World Series, to be held from 18-20 March 2022 in Paris, France,” the statement began in part.

“This event will feature three categories: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. The competition will be held at the Centre Départemental de Formation et Animation Sportives, which is one of France’s largest multi-purpose indoor sports and entertainment venues.

“We kindly invite the following athletes and team officials to represent their country in the World
Series.

“Kindly note that ongoing guidance will be provided on COVID-19 rules for entry into France and the process for acquiring visas, but this must be managed by your National Federation.

“We therefore urge you to contact and stay in touch with your Embassy in France as early as possible to understand what is required.”

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Drogba, Amuneke, Eguavoen Lead African Legends’ Arrival in Lagos

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14 hours ago

November 7, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just one day to the much-anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, joining an impressive assembly of former African internationals already in the city ahead of Sunday’s star-studded encounter.

Drogba’s arrival further heightens anticipation for the game, which will bring together some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Also in Lagos are Nigerian football greats Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen and Mutiu Adepoju, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996.

The African contingent also features distinguished names including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song, among other former international stars.

The excitement will extend beyond the legends’ reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special Celebrity Match as part of the event. Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A and Charles Okocha are among the personalities set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.

The Celebrity Match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment and celebration before the main legends’ fixture, which kicks off at 5pm. Gates open at 1:30pm.

Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the game will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.

Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the heroes of African football.

The Legends of Africa Football Game promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent’s finest players.

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