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Kigali,
October 3, 2009 — AS several African nations prepare to host the coveted
Fifa World Cup trophy, it remains to be seen whether the trophy will
reach Somalia.
Technically, the trophy is supposed to rotate around the continent but
fresh reports indicate that the country's long history of political
instability has left Fifa and the tour sponsors Coca Cola thinking
twice.
FIFA and Coca Cola have yet to officially turn down the request by the
interim Somali government to bring the trophy to Mogadishu. If peace
suddenly breaks out, they might actually do it.
The first leg of the tour draws to a close on December 3 in Cape Town,
South Africa while the second leg will run from January to April.
The trophy which started its publicity in Egypt last Friday will take 46
days to arrive in Kigali. It will arrive in Kigali on November 9 and
stay for a three days.
During the Kigali tour, fans will have a chance of enjoying a rare
close-up view of the authentic trophy.
Fans will also have the opportunity to have a souvenir photo taken of
them with the trophy as well as view a special 3-D movie showcasing
memorable moments of the Fifa World Cup.
Source: The New Times, Sept 28, 2009
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