THE Fifa World Cup Trophy roadshow rolled into Zimbabwe last night in a disgraceful fashion that saw President Mugabe laying his hands on the 6.5 gold trophy.
To those who bear scars of President Mugabe's ruthless regime, the World Cup's association with one of Africa's worst dictators is a disgrace.
The trophy was received by a colourful crowd that waited patiently for hours before a chartered Coca-Cola jet touched down to wild cheers at the Harare International Airport.
It was first received by traditional leaders resplendent in their customary attire.
The traditional leaders, led by Chief Musarurwa, gave a cultural reception that included traditional dancing led by mhande dancers.
Dictator Mugabe then waded in to try and take advantage of the limelight when he tookover proceedings of the 6,5kg solid gold trophy.
Addressing the gathering, the tounge-lashing dictator said he felt honoured to host to the world’s most prestigious sports trophy.
"On behalf of the inclusive Government and people of Zimbabwe, I feel greatly honoured to host the Fifa World Cup as it makes this historic journey on our continent, whose final stop will be South Africa.
"We are indebted to Fifa and Coca-Cola for affording Zimbabwean soccer followers this lifetime opportunity to accompany . . . the Fifa World Cup Trophy as it heads towards its destination for the 2010 Fifa World Cup to be held in South Africa," he said.
"Never keen to promote racial, sexual, spiritual or any further form of segregation, football has scaled the social order, perching itself at a position that promotes growth and development," he said.
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written by Mudhara Bvivha, November 27, 2009
written by Common Sense, November 27, 2009
I am not endorsing him, but that's the painful truth. If the trophy had by-passed Zim, there would have been an outcry. Let's accept facts. The whole world recognises him as the leader of Zim, so they treat him as such. We cannot really do anything about it!
Unfortunately that's the double standards reality we face today!
written by Macebo Ncube, November 27, 2009
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