FIFA Club World Cup trophy completes three-nation African tour, final leg in Morocco in April
The FIFA Club World Cup trophy in Cairo, Egypt (Photo by FIFA)
As part of the build-up to the expanded FIFA Club World Cup starting on 14 June, the tournament's glittering trophy has made a stopover in three African countries: South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia, whipping up enthusiasm and interest for the new competition.
The trophy was hosted by the representative clubs of each of the three countries; Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt) and Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Egypt), who gave their fans and followers of the game in their cities the rare opportunity to have a feel of the trophy.
Accompanied by a distinguished FIFA Legend, the beautifully designed 10-kg gold plated shield, was received to a rapturous welcome i...