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Emmanuel Adebayor
He came back to the pitch in Marrakech to stand with the city after the earthquake.
- From: Togo
- Known as: athlete
- Their tie: told the story
- When: 2023
The story
Three months after the September 2023 earthquake, Emmanuel Adebayor joined other African football legends for a gala match at Marrakech's stadium. He said it mattered that they were there for the people of Marrakech, with more than 100 local children in the stands.
Where in Morocco
- Marrakech (Grand Stade): legends' match after the earthquake
Sources, checked 2026-11-15
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