With Liverpool legend Michael Owen in South Africa for the duration of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the former England international revealed that he is amazed by the country
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Owen was left gushing over Mzansi following his recent visit to one of the country's many wildlife parks. While he is in the country for work purposes, the ex-Manchester United striker certainly has time for leisure as well alongside his colleague and former Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreeves.
It seems as though the country's national parks are a huge tourist attraction and perhaps even more so for European nations who are deprived of diverse animals due to where they are geographically located in the world. Africa in general is the place to be for anyone who is keen on getting up close with some of the most intimidating species in the animal kingdom. The 2001 Ballon d'Or winner was seen feeding a giraffe some sweets before checking out a pride of lions and a coalition of cheetahs and
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Last Thursday, he was also at SuperSport United's training facility Megawatt Park to meet with the club and players, both senior and junior. According to the Pretoria outfit's official website, "Owen mingled with the Matsatsantsa family as he conducted coaching clinics with the Soccer Schools boys and also had a photo session with the boys and parents."
Thanks to everyone @SuperSportFC for a great day yesterday and good luck for the second half of the season!#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/0TijIJ6dka
— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) November 25, 2022
Owen also took a trip to the Nelson Mandela Square, a shopping centre consisdered to be Joburg's finest dining destination, situated in the heart of Sandton.
Did you know?
The 42-year-old is the last Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or award.
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Your thoughts, please?
Which other English football legend would you like to see visit Mzansi?
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