Kenya among African states to host FIFA World Cup trophy

The original FIFA World Cup trophy will be on display in Kenya on May 26 and 27, FIFA through its partners Coca Cola has announced.

Debra Mallowah, Vice President Coca Cola East and Central Africa Franchise Monday said Kenya is among the few African countries selected to host the prestigious football trophy ahead of the 2022 World Cup set for November 21 to December 18 in Qatar.

"Coca Cola has partnered with FIFA to bring the original FIFA World Cup trophy for a two-day visit to Kenya. This is iconic because Kenya is one of the few African countries that have been selected to host the 2022 trophy tour," said Mallowah.

"I take this opportunity to invite all Kenyans out there to join in celebrating the extra-ordinary moment when the trophy arrives on May 26 and 27."

Miriam Limo, the Coca Cola Frontline Marketing Portfolio, Senior Manager Kenya said they will soon announce the place where the trophy will be for public view.

Only President Uhuru Kenyatta will have the golden opportunity to hold the trophy.

According to FIFA rules, apart from a country's sitting president, only players who were part of the World Cup winning team can hold the trophy.

The trophy will be coming to Kenya at a time when FIFA has suspended the country from all its activities following government interference.