In their efforts to celebrate women’s football, the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy will be in South Africa on 22-23 March 2023. The trophy will tour around the globe ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/ New Zealand 2023 in July.
The tour is a traditional event which is meant to offer an opportunity for the fans to see the trophy up close and meet their players and officials. This time it’s bigger and better as each of the 32 qualifying teams will be visited and will inspire people of all ages by ‘Going Beyond’ to celebrate the rocketing popularity of the women’s game.
At the heart of this mission will be a unique opportunity for members of the public to get creative and showcase their footballing ability to a global audience. Skills Drills will give willing participants worldwide the chance to try out fun football challenges that become tougher over time and then share their imaginative efforts on TikTok.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour is a spectacular global celebration of the women’s game, giving fans, families and future football enthusiasts an opportunity to be inspired and become part of a truly special journey,” FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says.
“It is a fantastic opportunity to experience the most coveted prize in women’s football in person and hear from the game’s legends. The tour will inspire people worldwide by shining a spotlight on the skills and creativity that demonstrate why women’s football has such a bright future.”
The South African women’s football national team, Banyana Banyana have encouraged fans to show their support for the team as the trophy tour comes to SA. The parade will be at Shapa Soweto, Pimville on 22 March 2023 and at Chris Hani Mall in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni on 23 March 2023.
Along with getting to see the trophy up close and personal, various activities will be on offer. The fans will also get an opportunity to get pictures with their football heroines as they celebrate the achievement together.
Trophy Tour Times:
22 March 2023 Shapa Soweto 10:00 – 15:00
23 March 2023 Chris Hani Mall 11:00 – 13:00
All times are in Central Africa Time (CAT)
