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Ferdinand touched down at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos and got a rousing welcome from fans.
The 40-year-old was well received by officials of Guinness Nigeria and the ex-Red devils center-back signed a couple of autographs on his arrival.
Ferdinand is no stranger to Nigeria and in 2008 he met the traditional ruler of Lagos, King Rilwan Akiolu, during a visit and was bestowed with the title of “Chief Fiwagboye”.
During the ceremony at his palace in Lagos, King Akiolu told the former England defender that Fiwagboye literally means “character maketh wealth.”
Rio Ferdinand just touched down Lagos, Nigeria.. I cannot hold the excitement😁😁😀😀😀😀.
It's that time when you want to famz with the icon.
Where are the #FansMadeOfMore #RioTakesNigeria pic.twitter.com/T9vVYCKD0G— Justin Ifeanyi |🇳🇬 (@Eastcoastprince) November 29, 2018
“To be honest, I was a little embarrassed to be named a Chief, I’m not sure I’m worthy but it is something to be proud of really,” Ferdinand said at the time.
The six-time Premier League winner was impressed with the power of football in Nigeria during that visit.
