Yanga President Engineer Hersi Said participated in launching the 'Match of the Legends' a game that will bring together veteran soccer players in Zanzibar who will compete with former Brazilian stars
The game's launch event took place today, Thursday, in Zanzibar, at the Golden Tulip Hotel
Speaking at the launch event, Hersi congratulated the President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for his efforts to continue promoting Zanzibar to the world
"Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, for his efforts to continue promoting Zanzibar to the world"
"This 'Match of the Legends' event that we are launching today, I believe, is a great and historic event that has ever taken place in this land. We are going to welcome one of the best players to ever play football in the world, Ronaldinho Gaucho with his teammates," said Hersi
The international friendly match between the former Brazilian players led by Ronaldinho against those from Zanzibar will be held on July 27 at the new Amaan Stadium starting at 2:00 pm
According to the Honorary Ambassador of Brazil to Zanzibar, Abdulsamad Abdulrahim, the match will bring together world-famous players including Ronaldinho Gaucho and other former players from Brazil, while Zanzibar is expected to be led by Abdallah Juma Alley (Abdulwakati Juma), Murtala Ahmad Kibamba, Bakari Masoud, Nassoro Mwinyi Bwanga and others
Abdulrahim said, all the former stars from Brazil will arrive in Zanzibar on July 26 and will train with talented young soccer players on the islands.
