Dennis Bergkamp, Edwin van der Sar and John Heitinga are among the Dutch stars set to play in a charity fundraising match as part of IBC’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Registrations are now open for anyone who would like to line up for the IBC Legends against Lucky Ajax, a team made up of former professional footballers.
The Lucky Ajax team*
Edwin van der Sar
Dennis Bergkamp
Aaron Winter
John Heitinga
Simon Tahamata
Richard Witschge
Kiki Musampa
John Bosman
Angelos Charisteas
Michel Kreek
Sjaak Swart
*The team list is tentative and subject to last minute change. IBC and Lucky Ajax cannot guarantee team selection.
Places on the IBC Legends Team are limited to 11.
Click here for more information and to register your interest to play.
With free entry to the stadium spectators are encouraged to watch the game, which will kick off at 6.30pm on 16 September at Friendship Sports Centre, Amsterdam.
All funds raised will go to the Friendship Sports Centre and the Edwin van der Sar Foundation.
Both charities provide support and rehabilitation to improve the lives of children and adults faced with illnesses or disabilities by providing the opportunity to take part in activities that aren’t readily available to them.
Sponsors of the IBC 50th Anniversary Charity Football Match include: Abooth, Abraxys, Arti’70, The Beach, Bubble Communications, Brandwise, CEVA Logistics, Printech Europe, ITBholland, Mediability, Shooting Partners, Partnion, RAI
The Friendship Sports Centre (FSC) is an Amsterdam-based charity that supports children and young adults who have a physical, mental health disability or chronic illness.
It is the parent charity and home of Only Friends, The Edwin van der Sar Foundation and several other charities. The monies will be received by the FSC and distributed to the charities.
Only Friends aims to offer an increased quality of life for children through participation in team sports.
The Edwin van der Sar Foundation implements projects to support people with brain injuries through rehabilitation, participation and prevention.
You can make a donation here
And for more information, visit the IBC website
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