Talking at a press instructions, a previous Nigerian global, Waheed Akanni said the philanthropy coordinate between Africa XI and Naija Legends is to observe Gov. Ambode's perfection in games advancement.
As per him, Liberia president, George Weah and previous Chelsea star, Didier Drogba and also George Essien, Kolo Toure and Stephen Appiah are a portion of the African legends to confront their Nigerian partners which incorporate Nwankwo Kanu, Samson Siasia and Austin Jay Okocha nearby Ifeanyi Udeze, Henry Nwosu and others at the revamped Onikan Stadium.
"As internationals, we have seen the infrastructural improvements in Lagos under Gov Ambode. The Onikan Stadium that has been surrendered throughout the years is under reproduction to meet FIFA standard.
"Teslim Balogun Stadium is experiencing comparable recreation while the Agege and Epe Stadiums are fit as a fiddle not to discussion of the Maracana Sports complex in Ajegunle.
"These and other commendable endeavors of Gov Ambode in giving games foundation, we accept, are gone for giving the empowering condition to young people to flourish and accomplish their fantasies in games," clarified the previous Super Eagles player.
Akanni further indicated that piece of the returns from the occasion will go into supporting groups of troubled ex Nigerian universal players.
"On the off chance that you go around, you will see a few previous footballers who served this nation in a few limits however unfit to get together throughout everyday life. We will bolster their youngsters' training any place conceivable."
Another previous universal, Samson Siasia clarified that 21 African legends are relied upon to storm Nigeria for the match to pay tribute to senator Ambode.
Previous Wimbledon forward, John Fashanu included that the ex-Nigerian internationals would collaborate with Sia One Football Academy and different institutes in the nation to chase for abilities as store for the different national groups.
A portion of the other previous stars of the Beautiful Game in the landmass who have been drawn nearer to join incorporate; Senegal's El - Hajj Diouf, Ghanaian couple of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah. Previous French star, Christian Karembu is additionally on the card to storm Lagos.
An agent of Drogba who flew into Lagos for the media session commended the undertaking of observing African previous legends and asked coordinators of the venture to give satisfactory security and coordinations to the welcomed previous African stars.
Present at the occasion which held at the Regent Hotel inside Ikeja GRA were previous Green Eagles chief, Henry Nwosu, Tajudeen Disu and Ifeanyi Udeze.
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