The FIFA World Cup Trophy landed in Kenya on Thursday, as it continues with its global tour that is going to span over 53 countries. The trophy touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Ethiopia where it had been for the last two days. 

The 2002 World Cup winner Juliano Belleti accompanied the trophy to a warm reception from the Kenyan Cabinet secretary for Sports and Heritage as well as the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism. The Trophy was then taken to Statehouse where the Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta received the 6.142 kg Gold trophy. 

The trophy will be in the country for two days with the fans getting to view it at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on Friday. From Kenya the trophy goes to South Africa and then to Tanzania.

The 2022 World Cup will be hosted by Qatar in November. The World Cup Showpiece is the most watched sporting event globally.