Amokachi, Adepoju to front legends match in Afreximbank, TopTier tribute to Nigeria’s 1994-96 team

Summary

Afreximbank and TopTier Sports Management have unveiled a Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s 1994-96 football generation.

Highlights

• The match is scheduled for 8 November at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.
• It will be part of the CANEX WKND 2026 programme.
• The event is meant to mark 30 years since Nigeria’s 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold and recognise the team that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and played at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
• Temwa Gondwe of Afreximbank said the initiative is also meant to open conversations about the future commercialisation and empowerment of African athletes and creatives.
• TopTier founder and CEO Chichi Nwoko said the project is a tribute to the players and a prompt to think about welfare and career support for athletes after their playing days.