By Andrew Abah, Abuja
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 scheduled to take place on October 25 at 3pm at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
As the countdown continues, media teams from across Africa and Europe have already started arriving in Nigeria the coverage of the spectacle, signaling 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. Organisers said tickets can be purchased via bit.ly/championscup2025.
The Champions 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 spectacular show.
