Super Eagles legends, British High Commission celebrate inclusivity
While football fans in England on Monday watched the friendly match between England and the Super Eagles, fans in Abuja were treated to their own footballing experience.
Teams from the British military, Nigerian military and diplomats tested their skills against former Super Eagles and Falcons players in a breathtaking football tournament organised by the British High Commission Nigeria.
Taking advantage of the friendly match at Wembley, the British High Commission organised a programme of activity to demonstrate the inclusivity of sport.
As part of the programme, the Super Eagles legends and officials from the British High Commission visited children from local communities, taking football to the grassroots.
The teams met children and teachers from Government Secondary School, Kuje, a school of inclusivity for children with disabilities as well visiting a local orphanage.
The children were delighted to meet their legends and receive English football kit, donated by the British Royal Air Force “Taking football to Africa and beyond” appeal.
Joseph Yobo, former Super Eagles Captain and Everton defender was blown away by the experience telling the children that “football has a universal language and with hard work, dedication and the right support nothing should stop them from enjoying the game.”
The children were thrilled by the opportunity to play with their heroes. as