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Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o, and Emmanuel Adebayor dazzle fans in Somalia during a historic FIFA-backed "Legendary Peace Tour" match, symbolizing hope and unity.
Nigeria and Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha was the cynosure of all eyes alongside two other African superstars in the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu.
Jay Jay Okocha was joined by former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o and Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor to bring joy to football fans in Somalia.
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The trio participated in an exhibition match against Somali national legends on Tuesday as part of the "Legendary Peace Tour,".
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As reported by TRT Afrika, the Peace Tour is a FIFA-backed initiative aimed at marking Somalia’s return to international football and symbolising peace after decades of insecurity.
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The match, held in Mogadishu, was the first high-profile football event in Somalia in three decades.
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The national stadium, which had been heavily damaged due to years of conflict and occupation by Al-Shabaab terrorists and African Union peacekeepers, was restored to host this historic occasion.
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The international team, led by the three African football icons, secured an 8-4 victory against a team of local Somali players.
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The event was described as a "historic day" by Somalia’s sports ministry and is seen as a significant step towards restoring the country’s sporting image and enabling it to host international fixtures once again.
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The presence of football legends Jay Jay Okocha, Samuel Eto’o, and Emmanuel Adebayor not only delighted fans but also sent a powerful message of hope and unity to a nation striving for peace and normalcy.
The Mogadishu link up comes just weeks after Jay Jay Okocha and Cameroonian icon Eto'o were spotted together in the France capital Paris.
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Okocha and Eto'o were some of the iconic names that witnessed French champions PSG end Arsenal's UEFA Champions League dreams in an impressive semifinal second leg clash.
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