Football legend Pele is expected in Lagos on Wednesday for the commencement of a three-day visit for the YEDA Legend Edition 2016 organised by Winihin Jemide Services and the Youth Experience Day Africa.
Pele was billed to visit in August but a health complication saw the trip postponed till September.
Organisers say the Brazilian’s visit will be focused on the
development of football and the Nigerian youth, and will bring together
football-loving kids, parents and key figures in Lagos State, Punch writes.
“This event will include a football clinic handled by
ex-internationals, an exclusive dinner with Pele and other African
legends on September 24. There will also be chances to own Pele
memorabilia at an auction during the dinner. The proceeds will be
donated to the Kanu Heart Foundation and the City of David football
academy,” Chee Okebalama, Project Coordinator, YEDA Legend Edition, said at a media briefing on Friday.
The football clinic which will feature sessions with Pele for the
U-15 and U-17 categories, will conclude with a celebrity exhibition
match featuring the country’s ex-stars Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba,
Peter Rufai, as well as Timi Dakolo and Gideon Okeke at the Campos mini
stadium, Onikan.
“Some of us are honoured to have met the legend before. He had
some kind words for me and my teammates 27 years ago at the U-17 World
Cup and I think he is also going to be an inspiration for the young
kids. The trip is a great initiative by the organisers,” 1997 African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, stated.
Ex-Eagles captain Peter Rufai said, “Pele is the greatest; we
have to celebrate him. The event is not only for kids because even
parents who used to watch him on TV, will be happy to see him live in
Nigeria.”
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