Former La Liga champions and five-time UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla FC are set for a historic tour in Tanzania.
Sevilla's first team will play a friendly match with either Tanzanian champions Simba SC or Young Africans SC at the national Stadium in Dar es Salaam on May 23.
READ ALSO: Arsenal star Mesut Ozil sends more goodies to young Kenyan herdsboy Lawrence Masira
ose Antonio Reyes lifts the Europa League trophy as players celebrate at the award ceremoy after the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park in 2016.
Source: Getty Images
READ ALSO: Champions League: Wanyama makes history, becomes 2nd Kenyan to make it to semi-final
Whilst in Tanzania, Sevilla, who are fighting for a UEFA Champions League spot for next season, will participate in different CSR projects in their maiden trip to the East African nation.
PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football app for FREE to easily access stats, news and live updates
Tanzania has been attracting top foreign clubs recently as a result of the immense growth of its domestic .
In 2017, English Premier League side Everton became the first UK club to visit the country where they played against Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in a friendly match.
PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'TUKO Michezo'
"As a global competition it is a commitment for LaLiga to be close to its fans, for them to be able to see a great club like Sevilla FC is a wonderful opportunity for everyone," Óscar Mayo, La Liga’s International Development Director said in statement sent to the media and seen by Tuko.co.ke.
READ ALSO: Sintofahamu yazuka baada ya babake DPP Noordin Haji kunaswa akifyatua risasi hewani
Sevilla FC will become the second European team to visit Tanzania as part of SportPesa Global’s plan of spreading football excitement to the company’s African markets by leveraging on international partners.
Story by Sasha Amor, TUKO Correspondent.
Do you have an inspirational story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through [email protected] or WhatsApp: 0732482690 and Telegram: Tuko news.
Describe your EX using one Kenyan word:
Source: Tuko.co.ke
