
ADDIS ABABA – Portuguese professional footballer and former Manchester United star, Luis Nani applauded the uniqueness of Ethiopia’s history and culture.
He was also pleased to visit Ethiopia for the first time and pledged support for young footballers.
Approached by The Ethiopian Herald, the footballer stated that as Ethiopia is one of most beautiful nations in the world, football stars must come and visit the country.
The Portuguese professional said that he was so satisfied by Ethiopian hospitality.
“This country is beautiful and has a lot of potentials in every aspect including defense and historical places that need to be known and explored further.
Elucidating the way the visit helped him to understand the history and identity of Ethiopia, Nani mentioned that the people welcomed him warmly when he arrived in Addis Ababa.
He also learned that Ethiopian traditional dish is tasty and diverse.
“I have visited some historical places like the historic Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, National Museum and Ethiopian Air Force Headquarters and that was interesting,” he said.
Nani also expressed gratitude to the people of Ethiopia for the love and respect they showed him during the course of his visits.
He also said that he would like to share his experience to help Ethiopia achieve its aspiration in football sport.
“I came here to share my all experiences,” he said, adding that he wants to motivate young players in Ethiopia and Africa as a whole.
“I want to know more about each African country. Coachers and young players want to become professional. To reach higher level, there are a lot of things we can give to them.”
He said that he want to support and share his football experience to Ethiopian footballers and Mechal sport club that invited him to come to Ethiopia in connection with the club’s 80th anniversary.
The Former Portugal and Manchester United winger Luis Nani and Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu were arrived in Ethiopia on 12th July 2024 to attend the 80th anniversary of Mechal Sports Club as guests of honor and held talks with the Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field Marshal Berhanu Jula and other sport experts during their stay in Addis.
BY MISGANAW ASNAKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 2024