Ex-International, Kanu Nwankwo has called for support for Attom Foundation’s awareness and fund raising charity geared towards eye treatment of over 10, 000 Nigerians.
The football legend told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelines of a Charity Champions Cup match organised by the Foundation in Abuja on Saturday to raise funds for the project.
Kanu, who coached Team Attom to a 4-1 win over Team Celebrities in the well attended match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, said he was proud to be part of such a noble cause.
‘It’s a football match to raise awareness for the Attom Foundation, which helps people with eye problems.
‘Because it’s a good cause, you can see all these big names and players are here today to support and make sure the foundation succeeds’ he said.
Kanu who is renowned for his charity work through his Kanu Heart Foundation, said there was need for more NGOs to support the needy in the society.
‘The Attom Foundation is just starting, so we need to encourage them, because
I love being involved in such initiatives,’ he said.
NAN reports that the carnival-like event at the Moshood Abiola national Stadium, had Super Eagles players, legends like Jay Jay Okocha, former Arsenal stars Robert Priest and Emmanuel Eboue.
Others included former Chelsea legend Claude Makelele, Mark Fish and comedians, such as AY, Sabinus and Broda Shaggy among others.
Other notable music stars like Tiwa Savage, Wande Cool and several other top celebrities also graced the event.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria