European football giants coming to Nairobi?

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In what reads like an April fools story, Kenya’s media is reporting of the government's plan to aim for a bite of the cherry that is European clubs pre-season tours.

According to a story in the Daily Nation of July 16, “the government is targeting English Premier League sides to compete at the inaugural Magic Cup tournament in Nairobi next year”. Can you believe it?

If this is true, then prepare to see the stars of Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and the likes, right here in Nairobi, live! We are talking about watching Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo, Rooney, Aguero, Sanchez, Diego Costa...in action at Kasarani!

This revelation is attributed to Sports Kenya PRO (whatever that is) Rakki Asman, who spoke of plans to partner with “a local consortium” to source for the funds needed to bring the European football giants to Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani in June 2016.

This is all designed, according to the story, to give local fans an opportunity to watch their super heroes live right here in Nairobi, and also to market Kenya.

The Daily Nation story adds that already, Icon Sports Marketing and FIFA Match Agency Sports Global Management (SGM) have been selected to help the government realise this dream.

I will say no more but sit, and wait for June 2016.