2025 Troost Ekong Foundation Charity Match Set for June 22 in Lagos

Mark your calendars, the 2025 Troost Ekong Foundation Charity Football Match is happening on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium) in Lagos State. This high-energy, star-studded event will bring together top athletes, celebrities and supporters to raise funds for underprivileged Nigerian youth with proceeds going toward the foundation’s ambitious projects like the Sports & Skills Academy in Akwa Ibom State.

Lagos, Nigeria’s buzzing hub of culture and commerce, is the perfect backdrop for what promises to be an unforgettable event. The match builds on the success of last year’s launch game in Uyo and is part of the foundation’s growing legacy of combining sport, community and purpose.

What’s This All About?

The Troost Ekong Foundation, founded by Nigerian football star William Troost-Ekong, is on a mission to empower young Nigerians through football, education and community upliftment. From fixing up local schools to training future footballers, the foundation is focused on creating long-term impact.

Their flagship project is a state-of-the-art Sports & Skills Academy in Akwa Ibom, a space where young talent will not only receive top-tier athletic training but also life skills and education to help them thrive.

From Uyo to Lagos: Building Momentum

The foundation made its debut in grand style on June 2, 2024, with a charity match in Uyo, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. That game didn’t just launch the foundation, it launched a movement.

Super Eagles stars like Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey and legends like Nwankwo Kanu came through, joined by top entertainers and a passionate crowd. The match was broadcast live by Africa Sport Network (ASN) and generated massive buzz across the country.

Now, the 2025 edition in Lagos aims to take things even higher, more visibility, more supporters, more impact.

What the Funds Will Support

The 2025 charity match isn’t just for entertainment. Every naira raised will go toward initiatives like:

• Building the Sports & Skills Academy

• Improving orphanages and public schools in Uyo

• Providing job opportunities and training for adults in underserved communities

• Creating safe spaces and better infrastructure for education and community growth

The foundation takes a holistic approach, recognizing that supporting kids means supporting their families, teachers, and the environment around them too.

“FOUNDATIONS” The Story Behind the Vision

In the run-up to the Lagos match, the foundation also released a powerful sports documentary titled “FOUNDATIONS”, telling the story behind the mission. The documentary is available on William Troost-Ekong’s official YouTube channel, blends football, personal stories and real-life impact to highlight how sport and education can change lives.

It’s a must-watch for anyone interested in real change not just fans of football.

How You Can Support

Here’s how you can get involved with the Troost Ekong Foundation:

• Donate directly through the “Give With Us” page on their official website

• Watch and share the FOUNDATIONS documentary on YouTube

• Attend the 2025 Lagos charity match

• Partner with the foundation if you're a business or organization with aligned values

• Engage on social media via Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to help spread the word

With Pulse NG, Brila  and MTV as media partners, the match and the mission  is already gaining national attention.

Final Whistle

The Troost Ekong Foundation is proving that sports can do more than entertain, they can educate, uplift and transform entire communities. The 2025 Charity Match in Lagos is more than just a game, it’s a statement of hope and action.

June 22, 2025. Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Be there, support, share and help build a future where every Nigerian child has a shot, on and off the field.