Star-studded Verdikamp puts play and sportsmanship at the center
Wednesday, July 29th at 12:00, the Verdikampen (Fight for Value) match will take place again at Ekebergsletta during the Norway Cup. Well-known figures from sports, culture and society will meet for a friendly football match to highlight this year's theme: LEK.
The fight for values is about more than just the result on the pitch. This year's theme highlights the importance of play in sport – and reminds us that sport should first and foremost create joy, community and mastery. Together, the participants want to inspire children and young people to take care of play, both on and off the football pitch.
Team MOT
Team MOT is led by World Cup heroes Dan Eggen and Ronny Johnsen, along with golf profile Kristoffer Reitan.
On the team we find:
Guro Pettersen, Frøya Sjursæther, Madelene Stensrud, Hedda Gullikstad, Markus Bailey, Tarik Elyounoussi, Chris Holsten, Isabell Herlovsen, Kasper Kvello, Peder Elias, Viljar Natlandsmyr, Daniel Grindeland, Emil Iversen, Lucas Patey, Birk Ruud and Erlend Mørch.
Opponent team
On the opposite side of the field stands Vilde Rislaa, Norway's first female head coach of an elite men's team. She will be joined by Henriette Westhrin and Marianne Borgen in the coaching team.
She leads the following players:
Kirvil Odden, Hedda Rasmussen, Simen Velle, Joakim Hykkerud, Carina Olset, Nate Kahungu, Gard Øksendal, Even Sjamel, Bernt Hulsker, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Katarina Flatland, Karl Jordal, Simon Glover, Omar Elabdellaoui, Tonje Frigstad, Dag Inge Ulstein and Marte Bratberg.
The match will be played on Wednesday, July 29th at 12:00 noon at Ekebergsletta and is open to anyone who wants to experience a football match with a focus on sportsmanship, community and play.
