The tour, packaged by StarTimes, which is the official broadcast partner of the German league, will see Okocha leading other Bundesliga representatives to interact with Bundesliga fans, StarTimes subscribers and to promote the league among Nigerian youths and football lovers for three days. Other activities during the ‘Bundesliga Legends Tour’ will include media interviews, a Facebook live-chat with football fans, training session with the MFM Boys of the Nigeria Premier League and a visit to SOS Children’s Village’s Nigeria in Lagos. The Bundesliga legend will also interact directly with fans and on Saturday, April 27 during a Fan Fest scheduled for Bundesliga fans. Speaking on the tour, Okocha said: “I am very proud to be associated with the Bundesliga many years after I stopped playing professionally. Till date, Bundesliga fans continue to enjoy quality football in the league by talented players, many of who are from Africa, playing quality football and showing the fans ‘Football As It’s Meant To Be’.”

Source: The Guardian April 20, 2019 03:56 UTC