The highly anticipated Troost Ekong Foundation Charity Football Match is set to take place in Lagos, bringing together a star-studded lineup of football icons in support of youth empowerment and education.
Now in its second year, the charity game, organized and curated by The BFA Agency, in partnership with Puma, originally launched in Uyo, and has quickly grown into a marquee event on Nigeria’s football calendar. The 2025 edition will feature 20 confirmed players, including current and former Super Eagles legends as well as international stars, all rallying behind the foundation’s mission to uplift underprivileged children through football. The event promises a vibrant and purposeful experience, uniting football, entertainment, and social impact.
Confirmed Players Include:
- Victor Osimhen
- Odion Ighalo
- Ahmed Musa
- Alex Song
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Obafemi Martins
- Vincent Enyeama
- Carl Ikeme
- Simon Moses
- Victor Boniface
- Stanley Nwabali
- Joseph Yobo
- Frank Onyeka
- Soualiho Meite
- John Ogu
- Ambrose Ochigbo
- Tolu Arokodare
- Theo Attom
- Ally Samatta
These football greats will take to the pitch not just for the love of the game, but to raise funds for scholarships, equipment donations, and long-term development programs facilitated by the Troost-Ekong Foundation.
Founded in 2024 by Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, the foundation is building a sustainable football academy in Nigeria aimed at unlocking the potential of young talents—on and off the pitch.
Troost-Ekong, widely known as “The Hybrid General”, continues to use his platform to inspire and create meaningful change. His foundation champions a future where sport serves as a bridge to opportunity, especially for children from underserved communities.
The Lagos charity match is expected to draw massive attention, blending entertainment, elite football, and a powerful message of hope and unity.