NFL football star Troy Polamalu arrives in American Samoa this evening with an entourage of more than 50 people, including his family, and a number of fellow NFL players and coaches.
The Pittsburgh Steeler safety will attend a royal ava ceremony given in his honor tomorrow.
There's much anticipation for Polamalu's visit, with young people especially keen to meet him.
A member of the local organizing committee for Team Polamalu, Tumua Matu'u says he hopes the visit will inspire young people.