Okocha, Asamoah, Mboma Others To Feature For African Heroes Penalty Cup In Lagos

Some African soccer legends have indicated their curiosity to characteristic within the inaugural version of African Heroes Penalty Cup sheduled to carry in Lagos later within the 12 months.

This was disclosed by sports activities marketing consultant, Prince Dapo Ajibade on the unveiling of the African Heroes Penalty Cup held early on Wednesday in Lagos.

Addressing the Journalists, Ajibade mentioned eight international locations had been chosen to characteristic within the inaugural version sheduled to carry in Onikan Stadium, Lagos.

In line with him, the international locations that may characteristic within the inaugural version are Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Senegal,Cote D’Ivoire,Mali, Morocco and host, Nigeria.

Ajibade who double as Director of Abaj Multilinks Restricted mentioned three gamers would characterize every nation alongside with a goalkeeper.

“That is the primary of its variety and the three legend gamers would characterize every nation and they’d come together with one of the best goalkeeper of their numerous international locations league.It’s all about Penalty kicks and we wish to see how good these legend gamers are good in penalty kicks,”he mentioned.

Ajibade talked about that legend gamers like Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi,George Finidi, Patrick Mboma,Rigobert Music,John Mensah,Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appaiah can be in motion.

Others are El Hadji Diouf, Henri Camara, Khalilou Fadiga,Lucas Radebe, Mark Fish,Siphiwe Tshabalala,Seydou Keita, Salomon Kalou, Mustapha Hadji and Kolo Toure would even be on obligation.

Ajibade mentioned the target of the competitors is to carry collectively soccer legends and compete towards each other utilizing the final word tie-breaker within the recreation of soccer.

He additionally said that the occasion would additionally create an additional thrilling and entertaining platform from soccer famous that penalty kick is an important in deciding the winners with out a lot dependence.

In his personal remark, the match facilitator, Austin Okocha mentioned the tourrnament would showcase unimaginable skils, skills and athleticism of those legends, as they take to the sector as soon as once more to compete on the highest stage

In line with Okocha,all of the matches shall be full of drama, pleasure and reminiscences that may final a lifetime.

“This match is just not solely about legends, but in addition the followers.It would present a possibility for all soccer followers to return collectively and have fun the game that all of us love.

“I wish to prolong my heartfelt congratulations to all of the gamers who shall be collaborating on this match.I’m certain that you’ll all make it an unforgettable occasion.Let’s sit again ,calm down and benefit from the present,”he concluded.

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