FIFA WORLD CUP

FIFA World Cup trophy to be in Kenya in May

Kenya is one of nine African countries selected to receive the trophy

In Summary

•Vice President, Coca-Cola, East and Central Africa Franchise, Debra Mallowah said they are delighted to be part of the tour.

•Kenya is one of nine African countries selected to receive and host the trophy.

Coca-Cola Africa Franchise director Kenya Oliver Soto, Vice President East and Africa Franchise Debra Mallowa and Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Franchise Marketing Director Isabella Kariuki
Coca-Cola Africa Franchise director Kenya Oliver Soto, Vice President East and Africa Franchise Debra Mallowa and Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Franchise Marketing Director Isabella Kariuki
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
FIA President Jean Todt, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and former players Samuel Eto'o and Cafu pose with the World Cup trophy
FIA President Jean Todt, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and former players Samuel Eto'o and Cafu pose with the World Cup trophy
Image: REUTERS

The FIFA World Cup trophy will be in the country from May 26-27, courtesy of the Coca-Cola Company.

Kenya is one of nine African countries selected to receive and host the trophy as part of an exclusive tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup event in Qatar in November.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour will give millions of people in Kenya and around the world the opportunity to get up close and personal with the official Trophy that will be presented by FIFA to the winning country of this year’s FIFA World Cup™ tournament scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

Vice President, Coca-Cola, East and Central Africa Franchise, Debra Mallowah said they are delighted to be part of the tour.

We are excited to bring the FIFA World Cup trophy to Kenya to give millions of Kenyans an opportunity to experience the magic of the event even if the country did not qualify for the tournament.

"Coca-Cola has a strong footprint in Kenya where we have operated for over 70 years, supporting, and promoting local sports and talent across different disciplines.

We are thrilled to share this iconic moment with our consumers, stakeholders, and football fans in Kenya. Football is a sport that unites us all in a unique way, and this will be a moment for all of us to enjoy and be part of this global, iconic experience,”

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