Osimhen, Anthony Joshua, Brodda Shaggi, Odumodublvck, others confirmed for Troost-Ekong Foundation’s Celebrity Football in Lagos

The Troost Ekong Foundation (TEF) is proud to announce the second edition of its high-impact celebrity charity football match, happening on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Under the theme “Play for Purpose,” this landmark event brings together some of Africa’s biggest names in sports and entertainment to raise awareness and generate funds for TEF’s ongoing youth development programs in education, healthcare, and grassroots sports.

‘I’m super excited to bring this year’s TEF Charity Match to Lagos. We’ve been working hard behind the scene to put together a great game and show in order to raise funds for the foundation’s planned projects,’ said the Founder and Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong.

Confirmed players and personalities include Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa, Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, Carl Ikeme, Obafemi Martins, Victor Boniface, Anthony Joshua, Stanley Nwabali, Alex Song and Theo Attom.

 They’ll be joined by stars of culture and comedy like Brodda Shaggi, Odumodublvck, Kelechi AFC, and Gilmore, with more surprise guests expected on the day.

‘Football is what unites us, and to play this game for purpose is what makes it meaningful. Make sure to get your tickets to see all our special guests in action in a day full of surprises,’ added Troost-Ekong.

The 31 year old player of Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League made his Super Eagles debut on June 13, 2015 and has gone on to feature 71 times for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles and has scored seven goals as a centre back with three of the goals scored at the last Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire where he led the team to a silver medal finish.