Ghanaian international Michael Essien and Liberia president George Weah are among some high profile names that will be paraded in a farewell match in Nigeria on May 18.

The exhibition match will be played in honour of the outgoing Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.

It will be between African Legends and Ex- Super Eagles stars but before that will be the curtain raiser between Lagos United Under-15 boys and girls against their Kebbi State counterparts.

The match will be played at the ‘Soccer Temple’ Agege Stadium, Lagos.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode served Lagos State for four years.