Fundraising for The Empire Street Children Centre
Empire of the Children
Every night, homeless children in Senegal sleep rough on the streets where they face constant danger and exploitation.
Based in Senegal's capital city, Dakar, the Empire of the Children is a former open air cinema. The building has been renovated and now takes in vulnerable young boys aged 5 to 16 years of age, offering them accommodation, educational and social support.
Join Demba Ba and friends and find out more about this fantastic project!
Empire of the Children
Every night, homeless children in Senegal sleep rough on the streets where they face constant danger and exploitation.
Based in Senegal's capital city, Dakar, the Empire of the Children is a former open air cinema. The building has been renovated and now takes in vulnerable young boys aged 5 to 16 years of age, offering them accommodation, educational and social support.
Join Demba Ba and friends and find out more about this fantastic project!
Special Guests
DEMBA BA
This football hero plays as a striker for Besiktas and the Senegal national team. He made his debut with the French team, Rouen, in 2005 before moving to Mouscron and onto 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany in 2007. He later moved to the English Premier League with West Ham United, Newcastle United and then Chelsea before joining Besiktas.
Samuel Eto'o Fils
This Cameroonian footballer plays as a striker for Sampdoria and formerly for the Cameroon national team. He is the most decorated African player of all time having won the African player of the Year award a record four times in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010. He also came third in the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2005.
EDEN MICHAEL HAZARD
This Belgian professional footballer plays for Chelsea and the Belgium national team. Known for his creativity, speed and technical ability, he’s one of the best players in the world and has been described as a ‘fearless, explosive attacking midfielder who can change the game with a turn of pace or a dribble.’
JOHN GEORGE TERRY
Once the captain of the England national football team, John George Terry plays for and captains Chelsea. Known for his aggressive tackling position and ability to read the game, he’s considered one of the best central defenders of his generation. He was named UEFA Club Defender of the Year in 2005, 2008 and 2009, PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2005 and included in the FIFProWorld XI for 5 consecutive seasons, while being named in the all star squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
DI'OMANSY KAMARA
Diomansy plays for Catanzaro Calcio as a striker and also plays internally for Senegal whom he has represented at 3 Africa Cup of Nations.
ABOU DIABY
Abou plays for the English club, Arsenal and the France national team. He is adept in both attacking and defending and is described as a player who can ‘dribble past opponents or slip passes to team mates.’ He also possesses ‘superb touch excellent close control’ and has been compared to Arsenal legend and compatriot, Patrick Vieira.
COLIN NELL
Born in London, Colin Nell was spotted in 2000 by Nike Executives at Wembley Stadium. Since then, he’s joined an outstanding career as a professional footballer freestyler performing in over 30 countries to crowds of over 80,000. His talent has led to work alongside some of the biggest football names in the world and he’s been used in TV campaigns for brands such as Nike Sony, Virgin Media and Sky Sports to name but a few.
- DEMBA BA
- SAMUEL ETO'O FILS
- EDEN MICHAEL HAZARD
- JOHN GEORGE TERRY
- DI'OMANSY KAMARA
- ABOU DIABY
- COLIN NELL
DEMBA BA
This football hero plays as a striker for Besiktas and the Senegal national team. He made his debut with the French team, Rouen, in 2005 before moving to Mouscron and onto 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany in 2007. He later moved to the English Premier League with West Ham United, Newcastle United and then Chelsea before joining Besiktas.
Samuel Eto'o Fils
This Cameroonian footballer plays as a striker for Sampdoria and formerly for the Cameroon national team. He is the most decorated African player of all time having won the African player of the Year award a record four times in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010. He also came third in the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2005.
EDEN MICHAEL HAZARD
This Belgian professional footballer plays for Chelsea and the Belgium national team. Known for his creativity, speed and technical ability, he’s one of the best players in the world and has been described as a ‘fearless, explosive attacking midfielder who can change the game with a turn of pace or a dribble.’
JOHN GEORGE TERRY
Once the captain of the England national football team, John George Terry plays for and captains Chelsea. Known for his aggressive tackling position and ability to read the game, he’s considered one of the best central defenders of his generation. He was named UEFA Club Defender of the Year in 2005, 2008 and 2009, PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2005 and included in the FIFProWorld XI for 5 consecutive seasons, while being named in the all star squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
DI'OMANSY KAMARA
Diomansy plays for Catanzaro Calcio as a striker and also plays internally for Senegal whom he has represented at 3 Africa Cup of Nations.
ABOU DIABY
Abou plays for the English club, Arsenal and the France national team. He is adept in both attacking and defending and is described as a player who can ‘dribble past opponents or slip passes to team mates.’ He also possesses ‘superb touch excellent close control’ and has been compared to Arsenal legend and compatriot, Patrick Vieira.
COLIN NELL
Born in London, Colin Nell was spotted in 2000 by Nike Executives at Wembley Stadium. Since then, he’s joined an outstanding career as a professional footballer freestyler performing in over 30 countries to crowds of over 80,000. His talent has led to work alongside some of the biggest football names in the world and he’s been used in TV campaigns for brands such as Nike Sony, Virgin Media and Sky Sports to name but a few.
TICKETS
Dine with Demba Ba and other football legends in support of Senegal's street children.
25th May (Bank Holiday Monday) 6PM at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London
