MATCH FOR UNITY
Date: 9th October 2-17
Venue: Aditya School of Sports, Barasat, West Bengal
Description: Football legend Diego Maradona will play the ‘Match for Unity’ against former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in Barasat near Kolkata. Apart from the left-handed batsman, former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, popular Bengali actor Abir Chatterjee and cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Deep Dasgupta have confirmed their availability for the charity match.
“After much effort and an unforeseen change of date due to pressing obligations on Diego Maradona’s part we are delighted to announce that we have obtained all the necessary permissions and clearances necessary for the occasion,” a statement from the organisers read.
Mohun Bagan forward Sony Norde and the club’s former greats Chima Okorie, Jose Ramirez Barreto and Odafa Okolie will also be rubbing shoulders with the Argentine legend. Former India players Prasun Banerjee, Carlton Chapman and Dipendu Biswas will also take part in the match.
