KARACHI – Former England legendary footballer Michael Owen, who is in Pakistan, inaugurated the first soccer city in Karachi and said that is his presence proves that Pakistan is a safe country.
Owen arrived in Karachi from Islamabad this morning on a private jet and attended the inauguration ceremony of the first soccer city at NED University as a chief guest.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Michael Owen said that Pakistan is a safe place and he will return to the country and will also inform the world about the country’s hospitality.
The Vice-Chancellor of NED University Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, along with sponsors and members of the private company were also present on the occasion.
Michael Owen inaugurated Soccer City by netting a goal on the university football ground.
Michael Owen will also visit the football ground in Lyari tomorrow.
