FOR the first time in UEFA history the trophy was on display in South Africa.
The legendary soccer hero from England, Ryan Giggs, made his appearance in South Africa to take the Heineken UCL Trophy on tour. Giggs has, together with Manchester United Football Club teammates, won the trophy twice in his soccer career.
WATCH: Heineken UEFA Championship Trophy Tour
The tour started on March 5 in Sandton when the Heineken UCL Trophy was on display while the public was granted the opportunity on Wednesday to view it at the Mandela Square in Sandton.
The Heineken UEFA Championship Trophy was on display for the media to view and interview Giggs. Giggs was joined by the marketing manager of Heineken, Lauren Muller, UEFA PR officer Richard van Poortvliet and media sports personality Minnie Dlamini Jones.
WATCH:Heineken_Giggs – Nelson Mandela Square
South Africa’s own legend Steven Pienaar and football fanatic media personality Lunga Shabalala were also present.
The Heineken UCL Trophy tour continued during the week in Durban.
WATCH: Heineken Giggs Preview Dinner
For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za
Get regular news updates sent directly to your inbox: Newsletter-Signup