MOC Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to Global Television Ahead of 2026 World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer Charity Match
As preparations intensify for the World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer International Charity Football Match scheduled for April 2026 in Nigeria, members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) paid a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of Global Television in Abuja on Wednesday, 27th November 2025.
The visit, which forms part of the committee’s strategic engagement with key media partners, was aimed at strengthening collaboration and ensuring robust publicity for the highly anticipated international charity event.
The MOC delegation was warmly received by the management team of Global Television led by Aisha Larai Musa, the Acting Managing Director/CEO. Accompanying her were senior officials of the station, including Malam Shehu Said, Manager of News & Current Affairs, and Kikelomo Okere, Deputy Manager of News & Current Affairs.
The MOC team comprised Mr. Yinka Adegoke, Project Manager; Mr. Jacob Onu, National Coordinator of the World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer initiative; and Engr. Anthony Oladejo, Head of Intergovernmental Affairs and MOC member.
During the meeting, discussions centered on strengthening media partnership strategies, designing high-impact publicity campaigns, and leveraging Global Television’s wide reach to promote the charity match across Nigeria and beyond. Both parties highlighted the importance of using sports as a unifying platform to raise awareness about cancer and mobilize support for survivors and families affected by the disease.
Speaking during the visit, the MOC National Coordinator, Mr. Jacob Onu, commended Global Television for its commitment to social causes and expressed confidence that the partnership would significantly boost the success of the 2026 charity match. He emphasized that the event would bring together world-renowned football legends to champion the fight against cancer while inspiring communities through sports.
In her remarks, Acting MD/CEO Aisha Larai Musa reaffirmed the station’s readiness to support the initiative, noting that Global Television remains dedicated to promoting impactful humanitarian and health-related campaigns. She assured the delegation of the station’s full cooperation in driving media visibility for the event.
The courtesy visit marks another major step in the buildup to what promises to be one of the most powerful sports-driven charity events in Africa. The 2026 World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer match aims not only to entertain but also to spark meaningful conversations, promote early detection, and generate support for cancer interventions.
