By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, Dec. 17, GNA - World Cup winning captain Lothar Matthaus has begun his visit to Ghana as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour.
Germany’s most capped footballer during his three-day visit would engage coaches and young footballers at the ongoing Bundesliga Football School which started last Saturday and also share his football experience with some key stakeholders from Ghanaian football fraternity.
At a press briefing on Monday, Matthaus was delighted to be back in Ghana for the second time having visited Ghana back in 2008 during the Africa Cup of Nations and was elated to meet his former playing mate Samuel Osei Kuffour and his Wolfsburg rival, Charles K. Akunnor.
''It's nice to come back to Ghana and more special to engage my colleagues. I know Ghana is very passionate about its football and I hope to see Ghana at the top of world football soon,'' he said.
Mrs. Akofa Banson, Head of marketing for StarTimes Ghana, said, "We are committed to enhancing the experience of fans through the Bundelisga Legends Tour which is aimed at raising awareness of the Bundelisga and its clubs across the world.
''We are very excited to receive Lothar in Ghana and we look to make his stay a memorable one. StarTimes continue to improve our brand, offer more value to our customers and contribute our quota to the growth of Ghana Football.”
Meanwhile, the seven-time Bundesliga winner, European champion, a FIFA World Player of the Year and a World Cup winner would be at the studios of Max TV in Accra to analyse the live action from Match Day 16 of the Bundesliga.
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