Emir of Kano meets England’s manager Thomas Tuchel in London

Emir of Kano meets England’s manager Thomas Tuchel in London

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Saturday, met with former Chelsea and England football coach, Thomas Tuchel, in London.

Details of their meeting were not disclosed, but the encounter between the prominent traditional ruler and the renowned football tactician drew attention across social media after images of the meeting surfaced.

The Emir, known for his global engagements, was seen sharing a moment of conversation with Tuchel, who managed Chelsea to UEFA Champions League glory in 2021 and has held coaching roles across top European clubs.

@ArewaFactsZone, wrote, “His Majesty the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II, PhD, CON, met with the former Chelsea Football Club coach and England coach, Thomas Tuchel, in London. Saturday, 12th July, 2025.”

See pictures below.