The prestigious English Premier League (EPL) trophy made a special stop at Cape Media Limited, home to TV47 and Radio 47, marking a memorable day for football lovers in Kenya.
The visit is part of the ongoing Premier League Trophy Tour aimed at celebrating the passion of fans across Africa and strengthening ties between the league and its global supporters.
The initiative gives fans, media personalities, and football enthusiasts a rare chance to come face-to-face with one of the world’s most coveted trophies, the symbol of English football’s global dominance.
Excitement filled the air as the gleaming silver and gold trophy was unveiled at Cape Media’s Nairobi headquarters. It came as part of a wider EPL global fan engagement tour organized in partnership with Guiness, one of the event’s sponsors.
Staff members turned the newsroom into a sea of colors, proudly donning their favorite Premier League team jerseys. From Arsenal’s iconic red and white to Manchester United’s deep maroon, Chelsea’s royal blue, and Liverpool’s vibrant scarlet, the building transformed into a colorful patchwork of club loyalties.
Presenters, producers, and crew alike joined in the celebration, posing for photos beside the coveted trophy while good-natured banter about team rivalries filled the air. The moment perfectly captured the unity and passion that football inspires proving that at Cape Media, the love for the game runs deep across every department.
The trophy’s tour in Kenya highlights the country’s growing importance in the global football community.
Kenya has one of the largest Premier League fan bases in Africa, with millions tuning in weekly to follow their favorite clubs. Media outlets such as Cape Media continue to play a crucial role in promoting sports culture and connecting fans to international football moments.
These stops in Kenyan stations symbolize the bridge between global football and local storytelling, as Kenyan journalists, anchors, and fans share their passion with the world through talk shows, match analyses, interviews and now, historic visits like this.
