The Sunday News
Allan Foti, Sunday News Correspondent
FORMER Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari was expected to arrive in the capital last night in the company of Nigeria football legend, Nwanku Kanu who is part of a team touring Africa to promote the Emirates FA Cup.
The retired Auxere (France), Portsmouth, and Manchester City (England) forward is accompanying his former Portsmouth teammate who is an Emirates FA Cup brand ambassador. The pair was set to arrive last evening with Kanu expected to conduct coaching clinics at Prince Edward and Churchill High Schools.
Speaking to Sunday News Sport from South Africa yesterday morning, Benjani confirmed that the pair will be in the country for two days for Kanu’s ambassadorial duties for the Emirates FA Cup.
The former Arsenal forward will also afford local football fans an opportunity of seeing the iconic FA Cup when Zimbabwe becomes only the fourth African country to get the opportunity to host the trophy which boasts a rich history and heritage.
“I am flying to Harare this evening (last evening) with my friend Kanu who will be part of the Emirates FA Cup to Zimbabwe. I am not part of the tour, but am only coming because of the close ties I have with Kanu who is coming to my country,” Benjani said.
Benjani welcomed the opportunity to travel to his home country with a legend of Kanu’s stature.
“Apart from being good friends, I have loads of respect for Kanu and for me it’s an honour to accompany him to Zimbabwe on his ambassadorial tour with the Emirates FA Cup,” Benjani added.
The tour is part of the tournament’s sponsors, Dubai-based airline company Emirates’ efforts to promote the oldest domestic football tournament across the world. Zimbabwe is the 4th African country to get an opportunity of hosting the iconic trophy which boasts a rich history and heritage. The
Middle East airline announced their three-year sponsorship of the FA Cup in 2015. -@AllanFoti
