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Liberia President ,Drogba , Eto , Others  To Honour Ambode In Testimonial Match

President of Liberia, George Weah will lead African football legends  to converge  at Agege Stadium , Lagos , in a testimonial match organised to honour the out-going governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

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According to a statement signed by the Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh, the event tagged ‘Match for Ambode’, is being organised to honour Governor Ambode for his laudable contribution to sports development in Lagos since he assumed office in 2015.

He said the organisers, a group of ex-internationals led by Waidi Akanni have promised to put up a memorable event, adding that all the African football legends who will be take part  in the game  will have a taste of good hospitality of the government and people of Lagos State.

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Tandoh added that the testimonial match would be spiced up with music from A-list artistes including Wizkid, Small Doctor amongst many others.

He also assured that adequate security before, during and after the event which starts by 10am on Saturday have been firmed up.

Among the stars who have confirmed their participation in the one-day event ,as the ex Liberia striker, include  Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o, Ivorian Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure also from Cote d’Ivoire, Diomansy Kamara.

Others are Peterside Idah, Geremi Njitap, Michael Essien, Lomana Lua-Lua, Samuel Eto, Didier Zokora, Kader Keita, Richard Kingston, Christian Karembu, El- Hadji Diouf, Peter Rufai, Finidi George, Mutiu Adepoju, Samson Siasia, Augustine Eguavoen, Joseph Yobo, Ike Shorunmu, Kanu Nwankwo.

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On the list are also include Austin Jay- Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Amunike, Phillip Shuaibu (Deputy Governor, Edo State), Taribo West, Victor Ezeji, Tijani Babangida, Emma Okocha, Ifeanyi Udeze, Uche Okechukwu and Garba Lawal.

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