Yakubu now in Malawi

FIFA legend and former Nigerian international Yakubu Ayegbeni has arrived in Malawi this afternoon ahead of his FIFA foundation mission to help the recovery effort in areas affected by Cyclone Idai.

Yakubu will together with the foundation officials visit the lower shire districts of Chikhwawa and Nsanje on Friday to inspect the extent of the damage caused by the recent floods on sports infrastructure with the aim of identifying the most effective ways to offer help.

After visiting Malawi, they will travel to Zimbabwe which was also affected by Cyclone Idai.

Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and thousands others misses.

Meanwhile, FIFA foundation established in 2018 and its goal is to use the power of football to promote positive social change.