Do you remember this day when Raila touched the World Cup trophy aginst FIFA rules?
One memorable moment that remains etched in the hearts soccer community is November, 12 2009.
On this day, the solid FIFA World Cup was touring Kenya among other 52 selected African countries.
The 6.1 kilogram, 18 carat gold trophy was presented to the presidential pavilion.
According to the world football governing body FIFA, only sitting presidents and the former winners of the trophy are allowed to touch the precious gold.
Not even his vice should get close.
But either by design or not Raila, stung by the mysterious football bug touched the trophy while Kibaki was still holding it.
The former prime minister struggled to grab the trophy from Kibaki but the FIFA security official pushed his hand away leaving Raila salivating.
On this day, the solid FIFA World Cup was touring Kenya among other 52 selected African countries.
The 6.1 kilogram, 18 carat gold trophy was presented to the presidential pavilion.
According to the world football governing body FIFA, only sitting presidents and the former winners of the trophy are allowed to touch the precious gold.
Not even his vice should get close.
But either by design or not Raila, stung by the mysterious football bug touched the trophy while Kibaki was still holding it.
The former prime minister struggled to grab the trophy from Kibaki but the FIFA security official pushed his hand away leaving Raila salivating.
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