
Annual match day with Ghanaian and Nigerian university students, football, Afrobeats and celebration for over-18s.
CGG Events bring the annual Ghana v Nigeria match to Birmingham on Sunday 1 November, a day that puts the football rivalry between the two nations at the centre of a larger celebration. It's an event that draws together students, young professionals and the wider African community, with Ghanaian and Nigerian university students turning out in force to represent their colours and cheer on their teams.
While the football is the main draw, the day is about more than just the match. It pairs the rivalry on the pitch with non-stop Afrobeats, so the music runs throughout the whole thing rather than just filling the gaps. The crowd itself is part of the appeal: it brings together people from across the city, and the atmosphere reflects the friendship and the competition that sit side by side between the two countries.
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It's an over-18s event, so keep that in mind if you're planning to bring a group. The match runs from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, with last entry at 5:00pm, so you've got a good window to get there and settle in before things wrap up. Tickets range from free up to £27.49, and the whole thing is strictly for over-18s.
Date
Sunday, 1 November 2026
15:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+18 years