The FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Pretoria as part of the World Cup Trophy Tour
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday afternoon receive the FIFA World Cup’s original trophy during the tour at the Union Buildings in the capital.
After 16 years of not participating in the World Cup, Bafana Bafana has now qualified again for the FIFA World Cup, marking a powerful return to the global football stage.
The Presidency says the trophy’s arrival marks the symbolic beginning of the country’s return to the World Cup.
“South Africa’s football story is rooted in defining moments, from first qualifying in 1998 to hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Trophy’s arrival represents hope, pride, memory, and momentum. It marks the symbolic beginning of South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup,” said the Presidency in a statement.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola in South Africa is more than just a tour; it is a homecoming.