DStv plans to surprise 50 of its loyal clients picked randomly with an all-expense paid trip to Russia for the World Cup that is set to begin on Thursday, June 14.

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Those selected are to watch the Nigeria-Argentina game on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia.

Part of the itinerary for the lucky winners of the once-in-a-lifetime experience will include a Petersburg City Tour, visit the Vodka Museum with Vodka tasting as well as a private boat tour along rivers and canals of St Petersburg.

The winners will also have a chance to experience a high-speed hydrofoil ride to Peterhof and pre-match cocktails inclusive of all meals.

Other winners in the promotion will win consolation prizes that include Tuk Tuk delivery vans, motorbikes, Samsung 50' UHD television sets and shopping vouchers ranging from Ksh100,000 to Ksh40,000.

More than a million fans from around the world are set to travel to Russia for the eagerly awaited World Cup, in which 32 nations are taking part.

Russia has spent $13 billion on preparations for welcoming all the visitors to the big event which will take place in 11 cities in Russia's west.

Last week, President Vladimir Putin welcomed football teams and fans from across the world to the World Cup assuring that everything effort had been put in place "to ensure that all of our guests... feel at home".