Brazilian legend and world cup winner Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronaldinho, is set to visit the country next week
Ronaldinho, who is considered the best player of his generation will grace an event organized by Betika, a local betting firm.
He is the brand ambassador for the firm, and his visit is set to continue the company's marketing campaign.
In a post shared by the firm on social media, the world cup winner will be in Kenya next week, but the duration of his stay has not been confirmed.
'Dinho' was born on March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in a family of soccer players to reach the pinnacle of success in the sport.
After a celebrated youth career, Ronaldinho became a key member of the Brazilian team that won the 2002 World Cup, and went on to play for clubs in Brazil, France, Spain and Italy, and twice been named FIFA World Player of the Year.
When he was 13 years old, he once scored a ridiculous 23 goals in a single game. While leading his team to a variety of junior championships, Ronaldinho immersed himself in Brazil's long and glorious soccer history, studying past greats such as Pelé, Rivelino, and Ronaldo, and dreaming of following in their footsteps.
Then, in 1997, a teenaged Ronaldinho won a call-up to Brazil's Under-17 national team. The squad won the FIFA Under-17 World Championship in Egypt, and Ronaldinho was selected as the tournament's best player.
Soon afterward, Ronaldinho signed his first professional contract to play for Grêmio, one of the most celebrated teams in the Brazilian league.