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Okocha and Kanu to attend Adebayor’s retirement
The Stade de Kégué will host the event, which is expected to be a remarkable celebration that will include about twenty renowned players from Africa and beyond.
Legendary Nigerians Austin Okocha, who recently celebrated his 51st birthday, and Nwankwo Kanu are among the prominent names on the anticipated guest list, according to Togo News.
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In recognising Adebayor's commitment to the sport, the former Super Eagles players will stand with international luminaries such as Barcelona great Ronaldinho, Arsenal icon Thierry Henry, and former Chelsea star Didier Drogba.
Okocha and Kanu, who are both renowned for their extraordinary leadership and brilliance in the field, will give the occasion a unique feel.
The fact that they are here with other African football legends like Abedi Pelé and Samuel Eto'o highlights the importance of this jubilee for African football in general as well as for Adebayor specifically.
The celebration will honour Adebayor's career, which spanned more than 20 years and saw him score 32 goals in 87 games for Togo.