Organisers of Lagos @50 have confirmed that Super Eagles players are available action for Sunday’s Commemorative match to celebrate Lagos Golden Jubilee.
Lagos born Super Eagles players led by China-based Obafemi Martins will trade tackles with national team players from other states on Sunday, June 11 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, a day after Super Eagles clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital on Saturday, June 10.
Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Anthony Adeyinka said on Wednesday, June 7 that arrangement has been put in place for the players to arrive in Lagos after their 2019 AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Adeyinka said the match will be played under flood light at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and assured that maximum security will be provided for both spectators and players.
He added that a novelty match between Stationary Stores of Lagos and Young Strikers Academy will set the day underway in the afternoon before the Eagles match in the evening.
Players that have confirmed availability include Kayode Olanrewaju, Obafemi Martins, Ogenyi Onazi, Dele Alampasu, Sylvester Igboun, Gbolahan Salami, Elderson Echiejile and Nnamdi Oduamadi.
“We have spoken to all the players and they have all assured us that they will be available, we have also made necessary arrangement to facilitate the trip from Uyo to Lagos for the match, so we are set”, says Adeyinka.
” We are doing this to celebrate Lagos at 50 because we know the value of sports development in Lagos and the role football has played”, he added.