Arsenal's former stars are coming to Nairobi. Nigerian great Nwankwo Kanu will lead a squad of Arsenal legends in the Legends Cup. They will face a Harambee Stars side captained by Victor Wanyama. The match will be played at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, November 13, Pulse Live Kenya reported.
The Arsenal squad has 24 players. Pulse Live Kenya named Bacary Sagna, Gervinho, Alex Song and Yaya Sanogo. KBC reported that Tony Adams, Robert Pirès, Ashley Cole, Gilberto Silva, Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott are also confirmed.
Wanyama's team brings together former Kenya internationals and local greats. They include McDonald Mariga, Dennis Oliech, John Bobby Ogola, Francis Kahata, Francis Onyiso, Jamal Mohammed, JJ Masiga and Mahmoud Abbas, according to Pulse Live Kenya.
Both captains made history. Kanu was the first African player to play for Arsenal. He won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with the club. Wanyama was the first Kenyan to play in the Premier League. His path opened the door for a new generation of Kenyan players.
Pulse Live Kenya reported that the organisers are in talks with a well-known international referee to take charge of the match. An all-Kenyan team of FIFA-certified officials will assist him. SuperSport will show the game live, so fans outside the stadium can also follow the reunion.
The visit goes beyond one match. The Arsenal legends will run a coaching clinic for young Kenyan players at Crawford International School on Saturday, November 14. Young players will meet experienced professionals and learn about the discipline, technique and dedication the game demands. Organisers say the event aims to inspire young talent and support grassroots football.
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