Former Super Eagles midfielder, Jay-Jay Okocha has led his Team Nigeria side, featuring Nigerian music star, Davido, in a football recital against Team Heineken, captained by Four-time Champions League winner and iconic Dutch footballer, Clarence Seedor.
The novelty match, which was organised by international premium beer brand, Heineken, took place at Landmark Beach, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
With Okocha finding the net with almost every shot he took, Seedorf hit the woodwork twice before finding the back of the net twice.
Davido alongside colleagues Darey and MI teamed up ex-Super Eagles stars (Jay-Jay Okocha, and Taribo West) to battle Seedorf’s team in the Heineken Face-off, a novelty match that was held at Landmark Beach.
The novelty match showcased some classy football skills from both sides.
For the game, Seedorf was supported by topshots at NB Plc including Supply Chain Director, Martin Kochl and Finance Director, Rob Kleinjan.
The game was filled with fun moments and had over 500 fans watching.
Seedorf headlined this year’s Heineken UEFA Champions League trophy tour.
He was the first and currently the only player to have won the UEFA Champions League Trophy with three different clubs.
Others on the Heineken team include; Martin Kochl, Supply Chain Director NB Plc, Rob Kleinjan, Finance Director NB Plc as well as Jelle Van der Meer, Max Crombaach and Maarten Vrolijk.
Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi, described the faceoff challenge as another Heineken Football Experience which remains unrivalled even as he predicts there will be lots of fun in the five-a-side contest.
The match was part of the long-chain of activities for the Trophy Tour.