Barcelona’s Legends side will storm Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, in October for a star-studded clash against the Africa Legends at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The fixture, scheduled for Saturday 25 October with kick-off at 3pm local time (4pm CET), will see Albert Ferrer’s team make their second outing of the season following a 3–2 victory over Monterrey Legends in Mexico, inspired by a David Villa hat-trick.
According to a statement released on Barcelona’s website, the visit to Nigeria marks the Legends’ fifth trip to Africa since the project was launched in 2016. Previous stops include Maputo in Mozambique (2017), Mohammedia in Morocco (2019), Lusaka in Zambia (2023) and Kinshasa in DR Congo (2023).
Ferrer’s squad for Abuja boasts global superstar Ronaldinho, who has confirmed his participation. He will be joined by fellow ex-Barça players Ludovic Giuly, Javier Saviola, Jesús Angoy, Samuel Okunowo, Marc Valiente, Fernando Navarro and Roberto Trashorras, with more names to be announced before the match.
On the other side, the Africa Legends will parade some of the continent’s biggest names, including Nigerian icons Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu, former Arsenal and Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor, and Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song, who also featured for Barça between 2012 and 2014. Their line-up will bring a wealth of experience from Europe’s elite leagues, with further additions expected.
Nigeria, the hosts, remain one of African football’s powerhouses, with three Africa Cup of Nations titles (1980, 1994 and 2013) and six runner-up finishes. They have qualified for six of the last eight FIFA World Cups and are also Olympic medallists, including the historic gold in Atlanta 1996.
The country also shares a rich connection with Barcelona. Four Nigerians have represented the club’s first team: Emmanuel Amunike, a two-time league winner; Samuel Okunowo, who collected a league medal; Haruna Babangida, who became the youngest Barça B debutant at 16; and Elohor Godswill, who featured in the Copa Catalunya.
The Barça Legends initiative, launched in 2016, has brought together over 80 former players to represent the club in matches across the globe. Through these games, the project aims to celebrate the club’s history, spread the Barça brand, and promote its values worldwide.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canadian-lottery-tickets-illustrative.jpg?id=54991991&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C456%2C0%2C457"/><br/><br/><p>The latest <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max-winning-numbers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max winning numbers</a> for Tuesday, December 3, have been revealed, and if you bought a ticket, you're going to want to check it ASAP.</p><p>Last night's <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/lotto-max" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotto Max</a> draw was a massive one, with the jackpot reaching the $80 million cap — the largest lottery prize you can score in Canada. </p><p>And guess what? Two lucky ticket holders finally matched all seven numbers, including someone who bought their ticket in Quebec! They'll each walk away with a cool $40 million — not a bad deal for splitting the pot.</p><p>Plus, there were a whopping 30 Maxmillions available in this draw, giving you even more chances to become a millionaire.</p><p>Ready to check your luck? Let's break down the winning Lotto Max numbers and see if luck was on your side.</p><h3>What are the Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, December 3?</h3><br/><p> The Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, December 3, are <strong>09</strong>, <strong>14</strong>, <strong>21</strong>, <strong>26</strong>, <strong>29</strong>, <strong>32</strong> and <strong>41</strong>, with the bonus number <strong>47</strong>.
</p><p> Two lucky players will split the maximum $80 million jackpot, taking home $40 million each. The winning tickets were bought in Quebec and the Prairies, so if you haven't checked your ticket yet, you could be the next millionaire!
</p><p> Plus, two players from Quebec and Ontario matched six numbers plus the bonus, earning them each a second-place prize of $223,612.50.
</p><p> And that's not all! There were nine Maxmillions winners in this draw, one of whom was from Quebec.
</p><p> Here's a look at the 30 winning Maxmillions number combos from this draw:
</p><ul>
<li>01-04-08-28-30-31-41</li>
<li>01-04-29-38-43-44-46</li>
<li>02-08-15-16-17-23-48</li>
<li>02-11-16-17-29-33-43</li>
<li>02-12-13-15-30-43-44</li>
<li>02-12-14-39-40-47-48</li>
<li>02-13-17-19-21-27-47</li>
<li>02-13-21-24-25-29-43</li>
<li>03-05-08-14-17-21-26</li>
<li>03-05-17-28-29-32-49</li>
<li>03-17-22-25-33-36-39</li>
<li>03-20-25-27-34-37-44</li>
<li>06-09-17-23-34-41-49</li>
<li>06-16-19-22-36-37-42</li>
<li>07-09-10-14-16-23-25</li>
<li>07-14-22-31-42-44-50</li>
<li>08-15-16-20-35-45-47</li>
<li>09-14-16-22-26-40-44</li>
<li>09-14-18-22-37-42-49</li>
<li>10-25-28-29-41-44-45</li>
<li>11-12-20-25-41-42-48</li>
<li>11-18-19-21-37-38-48</li>
<li>11-24-26-33-41-44-49</li>
<li>12-17-19-21-34-38-45</li>
<li>12-24-31-34-40-45-48</li>
<li>15-26-33-35-43-45-50</li>
<li>16-17-18-31-37-41-46</li>
<li>16-17-26-33-37-40-42</li>
<li>19-24-29-33-45-48-50</li>
<li>28-29-31-32-34-41-42</li>
</ul><p> Now that the jackpot has been claimed, it'll start over, and the draw on Friday, December 6 will have an estimated $33 million up for grabs. Your last chance to get in on that draw will be at 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
</p><h3>What were the Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, November 29?</h3><br/><p>For the Lotto Max draw on Friday, November 29, the winning numbers were <strong>06</strong>, <strong>17</strong>, <strong>26</strong>, <strong>29</strong>, <strong>30</strong>, <strong>39</strong> and <strong>49</strong>. The bonus number was<strong> 02</strong>.</p><p>As for Maxmillions, here were the 21 winning numbers:</p><ul><li>01-05-06-19-23-24-45</li><li>01-06-13-35-42-47-49</li><li>01-36-37-38-41-42-43</li><li>02-11-14-21-24-26-50</li><li>03-04-08-09-11-38-50</li><li>03-07-18-19-25-37-39</li><li>03-19-22-31-32-33-47</li><li>04-05-09-11-16-29-32</li><li>04-05-12-28-38-39-45</li><li>04-07-18-27-31-32-41</li><li>05-09-12-25-30-31-33</li><li>05-11-18-19-22-33-42</li><li>05-23-24-26-29-32-48</li><li>06-10-16-18-29-32-44</li><li>07-12-15-21-22-30-41</li><li>07-12-17-24-28-45-48</li><li>08-27-28-34-39-46-49</li><li>10-12-15-30-32-33-37</li><li>11-13-14-15-19-46-48</li><li>11-14-16-17-31-43-45</li><li>15-16-28-29-31-41-49</li></ul><p>The $80 million jackpot went unclaimed, but three lucky players matched six numbers plus the bonus, scoring a hefty $355,128.90 each. Not a bad consolation prize, if you ask us!</p><p>Plus, seven Maxmillions prizes were scooped up during Friday's draw, two of which were from tickets purchased in Quebec. And if that wasn't enough, over 1.5 million other prizes were handed out — ranging from free plays to cash in the thousands. So, if you haven't checked last week's ticket yet, now's the perfect time to see if you're a winner!</p><h3>How does Lotto Max work?</h3><br/><p>Lotto Max is Canada's biggest lottery game, with draws happening every Tuesday and Friday. </p><p>For every $5 ticket, you get three sets of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 50.</p><p>Here's how it works: During each draw, seven main numbers and one bonus number are randomly picked. To win a prize, you need to match at least three numbers. Matching more numbers and/or the bonus can boost your winnings.</p><p>Prizes are divided into categories, and payouts depend on ticket sales. Here's a typical prize breakdown:</p><ul>
<li><strong>7/7 (jackpot)</strong> — average of $47.5 million (but an estimate of that draw's jackpot is shown when you buy your ticket)</li>
<li><strong>6/7 plus bonus</strong> — average of $194,405</li>
<li><strong>6/7</strong> — average of $4,629 </li>
<li><strong>5/7 plus bonus</strong> — average of $926 </li>
<li><strong>5/7</strong> — average of $105 </li>
<li><strong>4/7 plus bonus</strong> — average of $50 </li>
<li><strong>4/7</strong> — $20 fixed prize</li>
<li><strong>3/7 plus bonus</strong> — $20 fixed prize</li>
<li><strong>3/7</strong> — free play </li>
</ul><p>The jackpot starts at $10 million and can climb to a massive $80 million if it isn’t won. Once the jackpot hits $50 million, additional Maxmillions prizes — $1 million each — are added. These are separate draws, and to win one, you need to match all seven numbers on a single line.</p><p>Every set of numbers on your ticket is eligible for both the main draw and any Maxmillions draws, giving you more chances to win. Sales close at 10:30 p.m. ET on draw nights.</p><p>The odds of winning the jackpot are around 1 in 33 million, but your chances of taking home any prize are about 1 in 7.</p><p>Good luck, Montreal!</p><p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, refer to <a href="https://aidejeu.ca/en/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these resources available across Quebec</a>. Help is available.</em></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
