Motherland Heritage Cup 2026
Patrons & Leadership
The distinguished statespersons, government officials, football legends, and cultural icons who stand behind this historic Pan-African tournament.
Grand Patron
Asiwaju Bola
Ahmed Tinubu
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
"The Motherland Heritage Cup is held under the Grand Patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
Distinguished Patrons
Distinguished Patron
Senator Godswill Akpabio
Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Supporting the legislative and structural development of sport tourism and cultural diplomacy across the continent.
Life Patron
Prince Tajudeen Olusi
Distinguished Patron & Traditional Leader
Providing traditional guidance, wisdom, and leadership continuity for the long-term vision of cultural legacy and youth development.
Tournament Ambassadors
Daniel Amokachi
Brand Ambassador
The legendary "Bull" of the Super Eagles. Olympic Gold medalist and AFCON winner, lending his legacy to the MHC vision.
James "Jim Iyke" Esomugha
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Nollywood icon driving the integration of entertainment, the creative economy, and brand strategy into the MHC Pan-African vision.
Tony Baffoe
International Ambassador
Former Ghanaian international and FIFA Match Commissioner, bringing elite global football governance standards to MHC.
Larry Gaaga
Co-Stakeholder
Award-winning music executive and Afrobeats ambassador, integrating Nigeria's creative economy into the MHC experience.
Advisory Committee
Tony Baffoe
Advisory Board
FIFA Match Commissioner & former Ghanaian international.
Nasir Jibril
Advisory Board
Sports administrator & policy expert, regulatory insights for MHC governance.
Samson Siasia
Advisory Board
Olympic medal-winning coach & Super Eagles legend. Technical excellence oversight.
Further appointments will be announced in due course.
Leadership Board
Founder & CEO
Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode
Visionary founder of the Motherland Heritage Cup, leading the mission to unite Africa and its diaspora through sport, culture, and commerce.
Chief Product Officer
Yomi Salu
Technology and digital product strategist, overseeing global media platforms, streaming integrations, and fan-intelligence systems.
Join the Movement
Be Part of the Legacy
The Motherland Heritage Cup 2026 is more than a tournament — it’s a movement to unite Africa and its Global Diaspora. Join us in making history.