Kylian Mbappe shows off 'Sawa' traditional outfit in Cameroon

The player's father, Wilfred Mbappe, brought him to the village of Jebale in the Douala region.

Kylian Mbappe shows off 'Sawa' traditional outfit in Cameroon

Tosin Abayomi 18:15 - 09.07.2023

Kylian Mbappe rounds up the Cameroon tour wearing 'Sawa' traditional outfit in Douala.

Kylian Mbappe, a French international football player, wrapped up his tour in Cameroon, in West Africa.

Football fans have been enthralled by the amazing images and videos of the 24-year-old striker, who represents the French club Paris Saint-Germain, or PSG, being graciously received in Cameroon where his father was born.

The player's father, Wilfred Mbappe, brought him to the village of Jebale in the Douala region. 

On Thursday, the French national team captain and his father, Wilfred Mbappe, who was born in the major city of Douala, arrived in Yaounde, the capital of the West African nation.
On Thursday, the French national team captain and his father, Wilfred Mbappe, who was born in the major city of Douala, arrived in Yaounde, the capital of the West African nation.

When they got home, the two were under heavy surveillance from soldiers and guards.

Mbappe shows off 'Sawa' viral photos

The footballer and his father may be seen being led to their destination by a convoy of high-end vehicles in videos taken during their arrival in Douala. 

Along with an armored military truck, guards in black jackets were shown sprinting alongside the automobiles that were carrying the PSG player.

Mbappe's outfit in traditional Sawa attire went viral on social media.
Mbappe's outfit in traditional Sawa attire went viral on social media.

On Thursday, the French national team captain and his father, Wilfred Mbappe, who was born in the major city of Douala, arrived in Yaounde, the capital of the West African nation.

When Mbappe and his father landed in Yaounde, they were welcomed by local soccer officials and supporters.

Mbappe in Cameroon with Ngannou

In Yaoundé, Kylian Mbappé spent some time with  Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Francis Ngannou.

Kylian Mbappe and Francis Ngannou ignore Jollof Rice for Ndole in Cameroon
Kylian Mbappe and Francis Ngannou ignore Jollof Rice for Ndole in Cameroon

They shared a meal together, and the PSG striker captured the occasion with a photo that was later shared in an Instagram story. 

The MMA star and the Parisian striker appear to be savoring a ndolé, a regional dish in Cameroon.

Mbappe with Joakim Noah

Photos of the game have now surfaced on social media as Mbappe swapped the football field for the basketball court for charity purposes.
Photos of the game have now surfaced on social media as Mbappe swapped the football field for the basketball court for charity purposes.

While he was in Cameroon, the country of his father's birth, Mbappé spent some time playing basketball with former NBA star Joakim Noah.

Mbappe's outfit in traditional Sawa attire went viral on social media.

Mbappe has now departed for Paris Saint-Germain training on July 17.

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