Guinness Night Football Pan African, Lagos

International football icon, Rio Ferdinand graced the Guinness Night Football Pan African extravaganza, on the 31st of January 2019 at the luxury, Legend hotel Ikeja. The football tournament united Africans from Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, and Kenya to experience unconventional football in a dark, glowing and colourful ambience.

African celebrities and football lovers from across the continent displayed their football skills in an exciting 5-A-Side soccer match between Team Bold and Team Harp. The vibrant teams featured international music star, Davido alongside Sauti Sol of Kenya, BebeCool of Uganda, and Salasi of Cameroun, while Rio Ferdinand served as the game referee.

Davido, Sauti Sol, BebeCool ,Salasi and Rio Ferdinand

Alongside the football action, there were a lot more activities lined up for fun seekers and sports lovers to explore. Some of which include enjoying the fan-favourite beer infused with different flavours served in a wide range of assorted cocktails and exotic cuisines.

The finale also featured fashionable Guinness branded apparels, all of which were custom made by urban designer– Drik.

The crowd enjoyed an intriguing movie showing at the venue, courtesy of Film house. The audience also got a chance to express themselves in artistic body painting and henna.

A showcase of friendly rivalry on the pitch as guests also had a wide range of football-themed games like foosball; a goal four-post and PlayStation video games.

The GNF campaign happened across Africa, from Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, and Nigeria, with 3 incredible legs in Nigeria. It started with Enugu on the 21st of January 2019, then Lagos on the 28th of January 2019 and moved to Abuja on the 18th of January 2020. The tour showcased Africa’s passion for the sport and Guinness’s commitment to African football.