Benjani to play in Kompany’s testimonial

Benjani Mwaruwari is among the EPL legends that have been selected to play in Vincent Kompany’s testimonial.

The former Warriors captain spent two-and-half years at the English giants and featured along with the Belgium international at the Etihad Stadium.

Kompany, 33, who left the club at the end of last season will play his final game in the City colours against Premier League All-Stars XI on the evening of Wednesday 11 September.

Some of the legends set to play in the match are Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs and Cesc Fabregas.

Confirmed squads:

Manchester City Legends – managed by Pep Guardiola

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, Costel Pantilimon

Defenders: Vincent Kompany, Joleon Lescott, Micah Richards, Kolo Toure, Pablo Zabaleta, Richard Dunne, Gael Clichy

Midfielders: Nigel De Jong, Samir Nasri, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Stephen Ireland, David Silva, Dietmar Hamann, James Milner

Forwards: Craig Bellamy, Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Benjani

Premier League All-Stars XI – Managed by Roberto Martinez

Goalkeepers: Edwin van der Sar, Shay Given

Defenders: Phil Neville, Gary Neville, John O’Shea, Wes Brown

Midfielders: Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs, Rafael van der Vaart, Cesc Fabregas

Forwards: Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie

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