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...