NIGERIAN music star Tems, real name Temilade Openiyi, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final half-time show.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will involve 32 teams, is scheduled for June 14 and July 13 in the United States of America, with the half-time show planned for July 13 at the MetLife Stadium.
According Global Citizen, the producers of the show, Tems will headline the spectacle alongside Colombia’s J Balvin and American star, Doja Cat.
“We’re going to bring the world together for a beautiful moment — to celebrate football, feel the unity that music brings, and help improve the lives of millions of children through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (FGCEF),” Grammy winner Tems said in a statement after her appearance was confirmed.
“I can’t wait. See you at the FIFA Club World Cup final!”
According to the organisers, the performance is part of a broader effort to raise awareness and support for the FGCEF.
The FGCEF is a joint initiative led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Global Citizen co-founder, Hugh Evans.
The fund aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children across the world.