By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorKenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged local footballers to be inspired by the tour of the World Cup trophy in the country and strive to ensure the national teams soar high one day. "It is a moment of honour for Kenya to officially receive the Fifa World Cup trophy today on behalf of the nation," said President Kenyatta. Brazilian football legend Juliano Belleti disembarks from the plane while holding the Fifa World Cup trophy at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, on May 26, 2022. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT | NMGRelated Fifa World Cup trophy arrives in KenyaAdvertisementHe spoke at State House in Nairobi where he received the 18-carat golden trophy, whichis considered the most expensive and significant in modern. Kenya has never graced World Cup and the trophy is coming at a time when the country's football is in quagmire.

Source: Daily Nation May 27, 2022 14:20 UTC