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Essien, Odemwingie join Legends Assemble to raise awareness for Women's World Cup

Ghana’s Michael Essien and Nigeria’s Osaze Odemwingie have joined other football legends to campaign for the Women's World Cup in France this summer.

23 football biggest stars from 19 countries were assembled by Fifa and the African duo joined to raise awareness across the world for the quadrennial women's football event.

Also featuring in the campaign are Alex Scott, Marcel Desailly, Gilberto Silva, Laura Georges and Nadine Kessler in the team made up of 13 women and 10 men.

23 football Legends unite on a mission to promote equality, further progress, and celebrate the best in global football.