Man United fans,Rio Ferdinand set to arrive in Nairobi next week

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand set to arrive in Kenya on November 13Former Premier League legend, Rio Ferdinand, will be in Nairobi from 13th to 15thDecember to engage in a series of activities and events with football lovers.

The  former Manchester United player will also be the guest host at the much hyped Guinness fanzone event which will be held next week at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi .

Best known for his time playing at Manchester United where he demonstrated determination and leadership both on and off the pitch, as well as great confidence and creative play, he will be in Kenya for two days with the brand to experience the passion of Kenyan football fans first-hand.

The legend ,will be meeting local football teams at a soccer camp where he will also be joined by Tabitha Njoroge the renowned Kenyan Premier League football referee who won the title of best referee in Kenya amongst both male and female counterparts in 2014 and Radio personality Carol Radull; he will also meet the 12 winners of the Guinness consumer promotion as well as Guinness staff and retailers.

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In addition, he will join fans Made of More for a Guinness Fanzone for an afternoon of games which include The Citizens facing The Toffees as Spurs will be facing The Clarets. Here, up to 3,500 fans who have purchased tickets will watch the game live with Rio.

Comments Ms. Nduku Wamakau, Guinness Marketing Manager, Kenya Breweries Limited, “Rio Ferdinand is truly a footballer Made of More and we’re very excited to be bringing him here to Kenya to reward Guinness drinkers.

Over the two days we will be embarking on a whole host of different activities giving him a real insight into the passion that there is for football in this country. He will have the opportunity to meet lots of football fans who are Made of More.”

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Early in his career, Ferdinand made the bold decision to follow his dreams to become a footballer.

Having the courage of his convictions meant he regularly appeared in youth teams with London clubs. He was just 19 and 8 days when he earned his first England cap, making him the youngest defender to play for England at the time.

He is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time with 81 England caps and playing in three world cup squads. During his career at Manchester United he won six Premier League titles and 14 trophies, including the Champions League.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand set to arrive in Kenya on November 13

Ferdinand is expected to impart his football knowledge and the story of his career to youngsters over his stay in the country especially to the budding footballers who aspire to scale the heights of professional football.

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