Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be visiting Nigeria in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment.

Pele first visited Nigeria in 1967, a visit which was occasioned by a two-day cease fire during the Nigerian civil war.

The facilitators of the visit, Winihin Jemide Series (WJS) and Youth Experience Days Africa (YEDA), made the disclosure at a news conference in Lagos. Pele would be in the country from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12 for the programme, tagged “WJS/YEDA Legend Edition’’.

The organisers revealed that street football tournament, featuring 44 youths selected from the street and sports clinics, will be part of the activities during his visit.

There will also be a gala night with Pele and other Africa football legends where Pele memorabili would also be auctioned, the organisers said.

The facilitators said that proceeds from the auction would be donated to an eligible local youth football academy.

The event will involve football loving teenagers and parents, state governments, corporate sector and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Pele is known for many achievements, including scoring 1,281 goals in his professional career.

Pele has also been named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and FIFA respectively.

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