Liverpool legend to visit Botswana
Staff Writer | Wednesday October 14, 2015 14:05
Fowler would be in the country as a Barclays English Premier League legend. He will be the second English and Liverpool star to visit Botswana in recent times after John Barnes’ visit last year.
Fowler posted a brief video on the Barclays Africa Facebook page about the impending visit although a date is not mentioned. “Hello Botswana, my name is Robbie Fowler. Barclays is bringing me to your country. I can’t wait to see the sights, watching football matches and meet you the incredible, fantastic football fans of the Barclays Premier League. See you soon,” said the Liverpool legend in the brief video.
Barclays Africa confirmed the visit on their Facebook page.
“We’re thrilled to announce that BPL legend and former Liverpool man Robbie Fowler will be coming to Botswana. Are you ready to meet him?,” was the message on Facebook.
Fowler, together with other BPL legends, who include Marcel Desailly have been on a global tour to meet fans of arguably the best league in the world. Botswana is rated among the top followers of the English game.