Jay-Jay Okocha, the Nigerian midfield maestro now aged 51, played for PSG from 1998 to 2002, making 84 appearances and scoring 12 goals. His former teammate, French right-back Didier Domi, 47, had two spells at the club, first from 1996 to 1998 and later from 2001 to 2004.
Okocha arrived at Kigali International Airport at 9:20 PM wearing PSG-branded gear, where he was welcomed by Domi, who had landed earlier.
The visit is part of a multi-day tour running through July 11. During their stay, the PSG legends are expected to explore Rwanda's iconic sites, including Volcanoes National Park and various cultural and historical museums.
The Visit Rwandaâ€"PSG partnership, initiated in 2019 by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), promotes Rwanda as a premier tourism and investment destination. The collaboration showcases Rwanda's natural beauty, vibrant culture, and locally made products to a global audience of football fans.
Through this partnership, PSG stars and international celebrities visit Rwanda to engage with its art, music, sport, and tourism sectors â€" enhancing the country's image worldwide.
In April this year, Visit Rwanda and PSG renewed their partnership agreement through 2028, citing successful outcomes on both sides.
As part of the deal, PSG promotes the Visit Rwanda brand at its home ground, Parc des Princes, and features it on training kits. The club will also wear the Visit Rwanda logo on its sleeve during the Club World Cup semifinal clash against Real Madrid in the United States on Wednesday, July 9.
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