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Test of ‘official’ dialect at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Colombian fans celebrate during the fan fest live broadcasting of the World Cup C matchbetween Colombia and Japan. [Photo: AFP]

Ever since Brasil (pronounced Brazil) was awarded the 2014 FIFA World Cup, I have been preparing to get to Rio de Janeiro or some match-hosting city like São Paulo.

I had to be among the first real-life Kenyans to witness the event face to face. Why?

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