The World AIDS Day ‘Play for Life’ Novelty Football Match in
partnership with Friends Africa’s Goodwill Ambassador, Mr Emmanuel Babayaro
(MON) took place on December 1, 2012 at the Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island
from 3pm until 6pm. This formed a part of Friends Africa’s activities to
commemorate the 2012 World AIDS Day.
The novelty match was played between a team of ex-football
stars (Team Eagles) and a team of celebrities in the music and movie industry
in Nigeria (Team Entertainers). People
living with HIV were match officials, coaches, supporters and special
guests. In attendance was former
president of Nigeria H.E. Gen. Yakubu Gowon, who shook hands with all the
players just before kick-off. Team Eagles won Team Entertainers 8 goals to 3
with JayJay Okocha netting a hat trick. See photos after the cut..
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Players present were –
Team Eagles
Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Celestine Babayaro,
Emmanuel Babayaro, Mobi Oparaku, Jonathan Akpoborie, Emeka Ezeugo, Ben
Akwuegbu, Teslim Fatusi, Taiwo Enegwa amongst others
Team Entertainers
M.I, Sound Sultan, Dr. Sid, Segun Arinze, Nonso Diobi, Uti
Nwachukwu, Afeez Ayetoro (Saka), John Njamah, Yemi Blaq, Sexy Steel , ID
Cabasa amongst others
Wow this is awesome ,i love it........
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