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Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya has confirmed that he will play in next month\u2019s peace match between an Africa XI and World XI.<\/p>\n

Ghana’s Michael Essien, an Africa Union Peace Ambassador, is organizing the peace match in Accra on 25 May.<\/p>\n

The charity game, to help promote peace in Africa, is set to be played in the Ghanaian capital.<\/p>\n

Kalusha, who is among several African legends invited for the game, says he is honoured to be invited to play in this important game.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great honour and privileged to be invited to play in this important match and I confirm my attendance,\u201d said Kalusha who is a member of the Caf executive committee.<\/p>\n

Essien will captain an African side that will include George Weah, Abedi Pele and Roger Milla.<\/p>\n

Essien’s Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole will captain the World XI, with England star Shaun Wright-Phillips also set to play.<\/p>\n

Other former African stars who are set to feature include Ghana greats Tony Baffoe, Tony Yeboah, Sammy Kuffuor as well as Morocco’s Raber Madjer.<\/p>\n

Many current players like Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, Nwankwo Kanu, Kolo and Yaya Toure, Salomon Kalou and Stephen Appiah have also confirmed they will be playing.<\/p>\n

As well as Cole, Wright-Phillips, many more players from European clubs have been invited to take part.<\/p>\n

The game is part of Essien’s commitment to promoting and raising the awareness of peace in Africa using football.<\/p>\n

The funds raised from the game will be used to enhance peace initiatives across Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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