Jeremie Frimpong Finally Arrives in Ghana, Receives Warm Welcome at Airport: Video
- Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong has arrived in Ghana for the December holidays
- The Dutch-born defender is visiting the country of his parents for the first after living most of his life in Europe
- Frimpong was met by friends, fans and family at the Kotoko International Airport following his arrival
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Jeremie Frimpong has arrived in Ghana for the first time and was met by fans at the Kotoko International Airport.
The Dutch-born Ghanaian disclosed his intentions to visit the country a few weeks ago and took advantage of the Bundesliga break to make the trip.
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In a video shared on social media, several fans, including a dance troop, met the Bayer Leverkusen star at the airport and gave him a warm welcome.
"Amazing reception," he told reporters. "To come to this welcoming atmosphere, for the first time, amazing. This is my people. I am so happy to see everybody, and I am so happy to be in Ghana," he added.
Frimpong will be in the country for a couple of days and has lined up a series of activities, including charity work.
"Of course, I have a project called Pathways Cooperative in Ghana here, and so you have to bring it back to your people," he said.
The former Manchester City and Celtic player made history last season after starring in Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title-winning campaign, as reported by the BBC.
Frimpong deeply rooted in Ghanaian heritage
Despite being born in the Netherlands and spending most of his life in Europe, Frimpong has always been in tune with his Ghanaian background.
"I have always been connected to my Ghanaian roots, both of my parents are Ghanaian. I eat Ghanaian food, I speak the language, so I feel like I have always been connected, but obviously, being here makes it extra special," he said.
Frimpong opens up on Ghanaian heritage
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong opened up on his strong Ghanaian background, stating he learnt to speak the language through his parents.
The Holland right-back also disclosed his intention to visit Ghana for the first time after starring in Leverkusen's victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Frimpong was born to Ghanaian parents in the Netherlands but chose to play for the European country at international level.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
