{"id":60767,"date":"2023-12-15T15:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T15:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/jurrien-timber-impressed-with-unity-in-rwanda"},"modified":"2023-12-15T16:10:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:10:31","slug":"jurrien-timber-impressed-with-unity-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/jurrien-timber-impressed-with-unity-in-rwanda","title":{"rendered":"Jurrien Timber impressed with unity in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Arsenal FC defender Jurrien Timber has said that he has been impressed by the sense of unity and harmony in Rwanda.<\/p>\n

The Dutch footballer is in the country for a three-days\u2019 visit which started on Thursday, December 14.<\/p>\n

“It’s great to be in Rwanda. I am truly enjoying my time here. The people are loving, and everyone seems to have a smile. I have heard many good things about Rwanda, and my experience so far has lived up to those expectations,” Timber shared while visiting a playground near Kigali Pele Stadium to watch young footballers.<\/p>\n

During his first day in Rwanda, Timber visited the Genocide Memorial Centre and paid respects to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.<\/p>\n

“It’s important to understand the history of Rwanda and what happened here. I appreciate the peace that exists in the country now,” he said.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old took some time to talk to young footballers, and shared a bit of his story.<\/p>\n

“My mother is my biggest inspiration. She is very special to me. When I was young, we didn’t have much, but she supported me, and I am where I am now because of her,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Discussing his career, the former Ajax player highlighted that his standout game was the Community Shield against Manchester City, despite sustaining an injury during it.<\/p>\n

He also revealed that Manchester City\u2019s Erling Haaland is the toughest striker he has faced.<\/p>\n

“My best game was Arsenal against Manchester City in the Community Shield, even though I got injured. The most challenging striker I have faced is Erling Haaland,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Timber commended the “Visit Rwanda” project and expressed his appreciation for the strong support Rwandans show for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

“I’ve noticed many Arsenal shirts on the streets; people really support Arsenal here,” he said.<\/p>\n

Timber\u2019s trip is part of Visit Rwanda\u2019s partnership with Arsenal FC, as the club\u2019s inaugural Sleeve Sponsor and Official Tourism Partner.<\/p>\n

Jurrien Timber poses for a photo with young talents that he visited at Kigali Pele stadium<\/p>\n

Some of Rwandans who are Arsenal fans in photo with defender Jurrien Timber .<\/p>\n\r\n