Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, adding to the growing list of African football legends gathering for the highly anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game. The event, set to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, will bring together some of the continent's most celebrated football figures. Drogba's arrival has heightened anticipation for the game, which promises to be a star-studded encounter.
Nigerian football greats, including Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen, and Mutiu Adepoju, are already in Lagos, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996. The African contingent also features distinguished names such as Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal's El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana's Stephen Appiah, and Cameroon's Rigobert Song. These former international stars will face off in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.
The excitement surrounding the event extends beyond the legends' reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special celebrity match. Personalities such as Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A, and Charles Okocha are among those set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 7, 2026. The celebrity match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment, and celebration.
The Legends of Africa Football Game, organised by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons. The event promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent's finest players. Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment, and special recognition for the heroes of African football.
The event's organisers have announced that gates will open at 1:30 pm, with the main legends' fixture kicking off at 5 pm. The programme of activities is designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment, and celebration before the main event. The Legends of Africa Football Game is expected to be a unique opportunity for fans to see some of the continent's most celebrated football figures in action.
The gathering of African football legends in Lagos has generated significant excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating the star-studded encounter. The event is expected to be a celebration of the achievements of African footballers and a recognition of their contributions to the sport. With a range of activities planned, including a football clinic and celebrity match, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans.
As the Legends of Africa Football Game approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see some of the continent's most celebrated football figures in action. The event, which promises to be a unique celebration of African football, will bring together generations of fans to honour the enduring legacy of the continent's finest players. With its mix of football, entertainment, and recognition, the event is set to be a memorable occasion.
Key points
- The Legends of Africa Football 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.
