It’s not just the Manu Samoa that’s gearing up for the big game next week.
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The people are getting excited about the historical occasion and they are making their feelings known by decorating the roadside for the occasion. From the Faleolo International Airport towards Apia, several villages have already mounted Manu Samoa and All Blacks flags on both sides of the road.
Yesterday, Lepea joined the party.
“This is a lifetime opportunity for all Samoans here and from afar,” former Manu Samoa player and high chief of Lepea, Afamasaga Si’alesa Lilomaiava told the Samoa Observer yesterday.
“These decorations as you can see today are dedicated to both teams.”
Afamasaga said the visit next week is also an opportunity to showcase Samoa to the world.
“Our villagers came together to place flags and banners to show how thankful we are to see the World Champions in Samoa,” he said.
“It’s not just that, it’s also to show our support for our Manu Samoa.”
Afamasaga said that their village was very grateful when they heard the All Blacks are coming to Samoa.
“We want to be part of that historical day,” he continued.
“I am sure that all villages in Samoa feel the same.”
Many villages have been doing their bit too, placing welcoming banners and other creative forms of lighting on the road. Here are some of the photos from Nofoali’i, Vailu’utai, and Lepea.
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