The legends are expected to arrive in Lagos on 6 November, ahead of a series of activities
By Pius Ayinor
The countdown has begun as Lagos prepares to welcome some of Nigeria’s greatest football heroes for the Legends Football Game. This game is set as a historic reunion celebrating the legendary Super Eagles squads of 1994 and 1996.
The match will bring together Eagles stars from the two celebrated squads to face a team of African Football Legends in a fitting tribute to the men who made history and inspired generations of football fans.
The eagerly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November, at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.
The 1994 Super Eagles won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia before reaching the Round of 16 at their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance in the United States. Two years later, Nigeria conquered the football world again, winning the Olympic football gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 event after defeating Brazil and Argentina respectively in the last two matches.
Among the Nigerian legends expected to feature are Victor Ikpeba, Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, Ben Iroha, Austin Eguavoen, Aloy Agu, Mutiu Adepoju and Finidi George.
The African legend team includes Emmanuel Adebayor, Stephen Appiah, Rigobert Song, Alex Song among others.
Presented by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX, the game forms part of CANEX WKND 2026, Afreximbank’s flagship platform for Africa’s creative and cultural industries.
The event is more than a football match. It is an opportunity to honour the heroes whose achievements remain etched in Nigeria’s sporting history and to reconnect them with the fans who have never stopped celebrating their legacy.
The legends are expected to arrive in Lagos on 6 November, ahead of a series of activities, including a mini camp with 500 young footballers and a professional photoshoot.
The match-day programme will feature music, dance and the Loud Urban Choir, followed by the Legends’ kick-off at 5pm and a presentation to the heroes of 1994 and 1996 after the final whistle.
Gates open at 1.30pm on Sunday, 8 November, at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the game live from 5pm to 7pm on NTA, AIT and Silverbird.
