The FIFA World Cup Trophy will arrive in Zimbabwe on Thursday night as the silverware continues its tour of Africa.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, the only Zimbabwean citizen allowed to handle the iconic trophy, is expected to lead the nation in welcoming the trophy when it lands in Harare.
The nations's politicians and football followers will witness the grand arrival of the coveted trophy at 7pm.
Lucky fans with VIP tickets could get their photos taken close to the trophy, but will not be allowed handle the box containing the trophy.
The trophy has already been to more than 40 African countries.
All African countries, except Somalia and Eritrea, will host the trophy on its African leg of the 2010 World Cup showcase with the trophy arriving in South Africa on December 3 ahead of the final draw for the tournament.
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yacob
"If only the writer of the article got the facts right. The World Cup trophy has been to Asmara, Eritrea on 16th November 2009 (http://www.shaebia.org/artman/publish/article_6008.shtml)"
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