April 25, 2026

PRE-TOURNAMENT CHARITY MATCH

TEAM AFRICA vs. TEAM DIASPORA

Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan) Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria

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Pre-Match Gala

Feb 20: Exclusive dinner with legends, dignitaries and stakeholders.

Strictly by Invitation

The Match

Feb 21: Team Africa vs Global Stars at Lagos National Stadium.

Support the Cause

Half of the proceeds from the match will go towards supporting IDPs and promoting peace

Match Purpose

To officially flag off the buildup to the main tournament in August, this high-profile friendly brings together the biggest names in football history.

Team Africa, captained by the legendary Jay Jay Okocha, will face off against Team Global Stars (Latin America & Caribbean), led by the iconic Ronaldinho.

STAKEHOLDERS GALA & SOFT LAUNCH

The Pre-tournament charity match, asides from being a charity match is also a strategic soft launch of the tournament, while also curating a global unveiling of the Trophy, headliners, and partners, the charity match will be an opportunity to achieve the following during the week of the charity match:

01 Brand Ambassadors Photoshoot & Video shoot of the tournament Adverts
02 World Press conference for the Motherland Heritage Cup
03 Dinner with stakeholders in the public and private sector
04 Official Cup presentation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & Grand Patron
05 Private Dinners with Governors of Host Cities

"The Pre-tournament Charity match is also positioned to also promote Unity & Peace in Nigeria therefore part of the proceeds of the ticket sales and sponsorships will go to support families and orphans of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Nigeria."

Patronage & Guests

Chief Host: H.E Gov Babajide Sanwoolu
Special Guest of Honor: Mattias Grafström (FIFA Secretary General)
Father of the Day: Prince Tajudeen Olusi (Life Patron)
Mother of the Day: Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Royal Father of the Day: Oba Rilwan Akiolu (Oba of Lagos)

Patrons & Hosts

Patron: Godswill Akpabio
Tournament Hosts Governors:
H.E Nyesom Wike (Abuja, FCT) H.E Sheriff (Delta State) H.E Abba Yusuf (Kano State) H.E Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)

Participation at the Gala Night is strictly by invitation

Be Part of History

Join thousands in Lagos in April for an unforgettable celebration of African unity and football excellence

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