Spanish side Sevilla in Tanzania ahead of clash with Simba
Primera Division side Sevilla became the first Spanish side to visit Tanzania after arriving in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday ahead of a three-day tour, which will include a post-season match against Simba SC as part of the La Liga World Challenge programme.
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) May 21, 2019
Asante Tanzania! #LaLigaWorld #WeareSevilla pic.twitter.com/ulUBe7Ajap
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Dar es Salaam National Stadium.
Football masterclass with Bom Bom FC. #LaLigaWorld #WeareSevilla pic.twitter.com/1gHs4bHz7J
The match will take place on May 23 at Tanzania National Main Stadium and will be broadcast live across the continent.
Sevilla's 18-man squad, which included Spanish international and World Cup winner Jesus Navas, landed to cheers and celebrations at the Julus Nyerere International Airport on Tuesday.
The club's president, José Castro, attended the media at a busy press conference. #WeareSevillahttps://t.co/rAcvweFQGv
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 22, 2019
National Museum of Tanzania
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) May 22, 2019
Loving the moves, @gomez_sergi #LaLigaWorld #WeareSevilla pic.twitter.com/kdNTGJjFj9
The squad was also accompanied by club president Jose Castro and sporting director Ramón ‘Monchi’ Rodríguez.
The encounter is part of the La Liga World Challenge powered by SportPesa initiative, and forms part of the wider La Liga World Challenge project, which aims to promote Spanish football throughout the world.