Wayne Rooney and his team touch down in Tanzania ahead of Thursday match with Gor Mahia (Photos)

English Premier League side Everton has arrived in Tanzania ahead of their pre-season friendly with Gor Mahia on Thursday July 12th.

Manchester United’s all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney who recently joined Everton on a free transfer, has also accompanied Blues to Tanzania.

Rooney will be in action against Gor Mahia on Thursday evening, the game will be played at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam starting 5pm. The match was organized by SportPesa who sponsors both teams.

The Everton squad will be taking part in several cultural experiences ahead of training at the National Stadium in the afternoon.

Meanwhile Gor Mahia touched down in Dar a day ago, the Kenyan club has been training at Taifa stadium ahead of their match on Thursday.