Football fans in Nairobi’s Uthiru area were on Wednesday night treated to a rare football occasion, watching the UEFA Champions League matches on a massive screen.
The screen mounted on a huge track and sponsored by betting firm Sportpesa, set up camp at En area in Uthiru, as they screened the match between Real Madrid and PSG.
The fans started watching as early as 7 pm, as they joined the whole world in waiting for the anticipated clash between Europe’s two footballing super-powers.
There were other activities as well be for the kickoff, with fans getting the chance to win other prizes as they watched the pre-match analysis.
The lucky few went home with different gifts ranging from football jerseys, mugs and wristbands, branded t-shirts.Fans were left awed by the experience, with many vouching for their teams’ win.
Arguments ensued amongst them about who they were placing their money on.“This has been my home for 5 years and never have I seen so many people converge here at this time of the night.
“SportPesa is doing a great thing with this Stadium on wheels and I hope this is not the last time that the truck stops in my neighborhood,” said Rogers Kimani as quoted by Sportpesa news.