Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has confirmed he will join Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, and other African football legends in the African Legends United Gala Match set for March 28 in Abuja.
Kanu made the announcement on Thursday on the sidelines of the African Continental Free Trade Area Festival in Abuja, noting that the match aims to celebrate African culture and support grassroots communities.
“It’s happening in Nigeria and the legends are going to be there. They are going to do what we normally know how to do. And then we’ll perform and everybody will enjoy it,” he said.
The former Arsenal and Inter Milan striker explained that the players decided to participate in the match to motivate young Africans and promote unity across the continent.
“We’re involved in this project because we want to promote the culture of Africa. At the same time, empower the grassroots,” Kanu said.