The World AIDS Day ‘Play for Life’ Novelty Football Match in
partnership with Friends Africa’s Goodwill Ambassador, Mr Emmanuel Babayaro (MON) took place on December 1, 2012 at the Campos
Mini Stadium Lagos Island from 3pm until 6pm. This formed a part of
Friends Africa’s activities to commemorate the 2012 World AIDS Day.
The
novelty match was played between a team of ex-football stars (Team
Eagles) and a team of celebrities in the music and movie industry in
Nigeria (Team Entertainers). People living with HIV were match
officials, coaches, supporters and special guests. In
attendance was former president of Nigeria H.E. Gen. Yakubu Gowon, who
shook hands with all the players just before kick-off. Team Eagles won
Team Entertainers 8 goals to 3 with JayJay Okocha netting a hat trick.
See photos after the cut...
Team Eagles
Jay
Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Celestine
Babayaro, Emmanuel Babayaro, Mobi Oparaku, Jonathan Akpoborie, Emeka
Ezeugo, Ben Akwuegbu, Teslim Fatusi, Taiwo Enegwa amongst others
Team Entertainers
M.I,
Sound Sultan, Dr. Sid, Segun Arinze, Nonso Diobi, Uti Nwachukwu, Afeez
Ayetoro (Saka), John Njamah, Yemi Blaq, Sexy Steel , ID Cabasa amongst
others
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