He's the chance to view iconic Fifa World Cup trophy

Harambee Stars coach Paul Put (centre) with Coca Cola's Franchise Brand Manager Rodney Nzioka (left) and Coca Cola Country Manager Satyajit Ram pose for photos on February 7, 2018 at Coke Plaza, Nairobi following a press briefing on the Fifa World Cup trophy tour. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |

By  Vincent Opiyo, SJ

What you need to know:

  • Kenyans will have a chance to view iconic cup in Nairobi and even pose for photos at KICC.
  • This will be the third time that the most coveted trophy in football - made of solid gold and weighing 6.1kg, lands in the country.
  • Kenyans also had a chance to view live the World Cup trophy in 2010 and 2014.
  • Africa’s representatives to the Russia finals are Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and Tunisia.
  • Kenya failed to qualify for the Russia finals after losing to Cape Verde at the pre-qualifiers stage in 2015.

The 2018 Fifa World Cup trophy tour by beverage company Coca-Cola will arrive in Nairobi on February 26.

Football fans in the country will have a chance to view the iconic trophy a day later at the Kenyatta International Conventions Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

This will be the third time that the most coveted trophy in football - made of solid gold and weighing 6.1kg, lands in the country. Kenyans also had a chance to view live the World Cup trophy in 2010 and 2014.
“This recognition and honour attests to the country’s undying love for the game as it’s only visiting 10 countries in Africa,” said Coca-Cola Senior Brand manager Rodney Nzioka during the launch held at the company’s offices in Nairobi on Wednesday.

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He added: “As Coca-Cola, we are excited to share with Kenyans the once in a lifetime opportunity to take photos with the trophy.”

However, the trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people that includes former winners and heads of state.

In this regard, only President Uhuru Kenyatta will hold the trophy at State House in Nairobi once it lands in a Coca-Cola chartered and branded jet.

The tour started in September last year and will pass through more than 50 countries across six continents travelling 126,000 kilometres in nine months leading up to the 2018 showdown in Russia.

Africa’s representatives to the Russia finals are Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and Tunisia.

Kenya failed to qualify for the Russia finals after losing to Cape Verde at the pre-qualifiers stage in 2015.

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