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June 2, 2026

Sanwo-Olu, NFF Dignitaries Grace Motherland Heritage Cup Unveiling in Lagos

The Motherland Heritage Cup was officially unveiled in Lagos in a colourful ceremony highlighted by the decoration of esteemed Life Patron, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, OON, MON who will be joining the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on the board of Patrons of the Tournament. The event also received the support of His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, who was ably represented by Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development.

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June 7, 2026

NFF, NSC back Motherland Heritage Cup 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation, National Sports Commission, and several sporting and football bodies have thrown their heavyweights behind the scheduled Motherland Heritage Cup 2026. The collaboration to increase alliances with the international African sports, entertainment, and culture communities was confirmed with the launch of the Motherland Heritage Cup 2026.

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June 6, 2026

Motherland Heritage Cup launched to promote African sports and diaspora unity

The Motherland Heritage Cup (MHC) 2026 has been launched in Lagos as a major initiative aimed at promoting African sports, culture and stronger ties between the continent and its global diaspora. The project, spearheaded by Motherland Cup Africa Limited, is led by convener and chief executive officer Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode, with former Super Eagles star Daniel Amokachi serving as global brand ambassador and actor Jim Iyke as co-founder and chief strategy officer.

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5 June 2026

Okocha, Drogba, Mikel, others to clash at Motherland Heritage Cup

The legends are coming home, and they are not coming to show off old tricks, but to play for charity at the Motherland Heritage Cup (MHC) 2026. To be anchored in four cities in Nigeria including Lagos, the Motherland Heritage Cup will reconnect Africans globally through identity, heritage, showcase elite talent from Africa and the diaspora on a global stage and create structured opportunities for SMEs, investors, and governments, as well as transform Nigeria’s tourism, highlighting the country as Africa’s first destination for trade and investment, international youth engagement, heritage and recreation.

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June 5, 2026

Motherland Cup: Jim Iyke, Larry Gaga, Amokachi team up for a mission

Popular film star, Jim Iyke has teamed up with music star, Larry Gaga and global football star, Daniel Amokachi to drive international African alliance with Motherland Heritage Cup 2026. The three giants are locking their star influences to ensure that the Motherland Cup Africa Ltd led by Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode successfully hosts the Motherland Heritage Cup 2026.

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