The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has sent his condolences to the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, following the passing of soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento 'Pele' who died yesterday in Brazil.

"I have received with sadness the news of the death of the Footballer of the Century from Brazil "Pelé".

His contribution to football in the world will always be remembered.

Sorry to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, family & all soccer fans.

May God grant him a good place in paradise, Amen."

has written President Samia.

Pele underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his intestine in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumor was detected in routine tests. He was returned to the hospital at the end of November 2022.

His daughter Kely Nascimento has informed fans about her father's condition with regular updates on social networks from the hospital.

On Thursday he posted a photo of what appeared to be the hands of Pele's family on his body in hospital and wrote: “Everything we are is thanks to you.

We love you so much.

Rest in peace.”