Fans celebrate Mbappe’s return ‘home’ to Cameroon.

Supporters gather as they wait for Paris Saint-Germain and France national football team star striker Kylian Mbappe (not seen) to arrive at the Yaounde Airport in Yaounde on July 6, 2023
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Supporters came out to greet Kylian Mbappe as he landed in Yaounde on ThursdayImage caption: Supporters came out to greet Kylian Mbappe as he landed in Yaounde on Thursday
Kylian Mbappe, captain of France’s national football team and Paris Saint-Germain striker, is spending his first full day in Cameroon after getting an enthusiastic airport welcome on Thursday.

He is being accompanied by his father, Wilfred Mbappe, who was born in Cameroon’s largest city, Douala.

One fan told the BBC’s Newsday programme about his excitement:

Quote Message: Ever since the announcement was made, we have all been awaiting the moment and it is finally here.
Ever since the announcement was made, we have all been awaiting the moment and it is finally here.

Quote Message: Mbappe’s arrival comes with hope for local footballers who see him as a role model. Having him around shows that home is home – you have to come back to your home.”

Mbappe’s arrival comes with hope for local footballers who see him as a role model. Having him around shows that home is home – you have to come back to your home.”

By Richard Koomson| mediacentralonline.info |Ghana
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