Pele Visit To Nigeria Has Been Cancelled

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Brazilian Football legend, Pele, trip to Nigeria has been cancelled due to health issues.



The Ex Brazil international missed the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Rio,Brazil on Friday.

Pele was set to visit the country on August 11-12 for the Winihin Jemide Series and the Youth Experience Days Africa Legend Edition.

“The Winihin Jemide Series & Youth Experience Days Africa have both chosen to postpone the 2016 WJS/YEDA LEGEND EDITION with Pelé due to reports of his ill health on Friday 5th, 2016,” read a statement.

“We are sorry that we have to disappoint the many Pelé fans and Legend Edition supporters at this time, who were looking forward to this event. As we pray for his speedy and full recovery, we believe that it would be inconsiderate for us to put his health at risk.

“Our ticketing platforms will be offering a full refund on all tickets purchased and new dates for the event will be announced over the course of the next few weeks. We hope the new dates are suitable for everyone.

“The decision to postpone the event did not come easily and we want to express gratitude to sponsors and stakeholders.”

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