Environment Minister, Murtala (L) and Willian (R)
Ghana’s Environment Minister-designate, Murtala Ibrahim Mohammed, had an unexpected encounter at London’s Heathrow Airport when he met former Chelsea star Willian.
Murtala, who is also the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, is in the UK as part of ongoing engagements aimed at strengthening Ghana’s partnerships on climate action, science, and technology.
In a post shared on Twitter, Murtala and Willian posed for a picture together, capturing the unexpected meeting between the Ghanaian Environment Minister-designate and the former Chelsea star.
Meanwhile, Willian, the Brazilian winger beloved by Chelsea fans, remains one of the English Premier League’s most recognisable figures.
The 36-year-old won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge, where he made 339 appearances, scoring 63 goals and providing 58 assists in all competitions.
After leaving Chelsea in 2020, Willian played for Arsenal and his boyhood club Corinthians before returning to the Premier League with Fulham.
He made 327 league appearances in England overall, notching 47 goals and 47 assists. He is currently without a club after his Fulham contract expired in January.
Environment Minister, Hon. Murtala, Meets Ex-Chelsea Player Willian at Heathrow Airport pic.twitter.com/WRdC5PcKSL
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