Kanu’s Testimonial Match Kicks Off ‘Morrow

Arrangements have now been concluded for Saturday’s showpiece Testimonial Match for former Super Eagles’ skipper and Ambassador of Nigeria football, Nwankwo Kanu.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the match between Friends of Kanu and Super Eagles’ All-Stars will take place at the 25,000-capacity Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, tomorrow.

Among the friends of Kanu expected are Ghanaian midfield ace, Michael Essien, Cote d’Ivoire’s inimitable forward Didier Drogba and France’s 1998 World Cup winning defender, Marcel Dessaily, of Ghanaian descent.

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola will captain the Super Eagles’ All-Stars. The governor has also approved the free use of the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the showpiece.

NFF officials confirmed on Monday that the Friends of Kanu coming from abroad have already secured their entry visas into Nigeria, while match tickets are almost ready. Tickets for the VIP section will go for N3,000 each while the popular side will be available for N500 each.

NFF will provide technical officials for the two teams, as well as security and medical items. It will also provide match officials.