In January 2001, Babangida appeared in an exhibition game at the Yokohama International Stadium (known as the Nissan Stadium nowadays), playing for FIFA XI in a game against the unified team of Japan and South Korea.
I januari 2001 var Babangida med i en träningsmatch på Yokohama International Stadium (känd som Nissan Stadium), spelandes för FIFA XI i en match mot det sammanslagna laget av Japan och Sydkorea.