Caption: Kenyans watch World Cup finals pitting Argentina Against France at Mama Ngina Drive in Mombasa on Sunday December 18, http://2022.PHOTO/COURTESY

Majan was among a bunch of fans who shouted themselves hoarse supporting Argentina during the thrilling show that ended 4-2 to their favour on post match penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation and a further 1-1 stalemate in extra time.

Just like Majan, Arrum Hafidh, 16, was happy that Messi finally lifted the glittering cup even though he had wanted him to bag the Golden Boot too.

Despite France eliminating his favourite England in the Quarterfinals, Abdul Aziz, a visiting student from the United Kingdom was still passionately supporting the French men in the crunch finals.

"France is a strong team, I feel the referee overlooked some crucial decisions that could have seen them retain the cup in a row," Aziz lamented after the game.

Kaura Karisa, a beach boy was purely supporting France for economic reasons.

"Every year, I see a ship load full of French tourists dock at the Mombasa Port, I always make a kill acting as a guide for the tourists across Mombasa town and the beaches, but i have never seen Argentines come to Kenya for a visit," Karisa said.

Coca Cola Coastal Bottlers Marketing Manager, Barry Otieno was happy that they brought the whole of Qatar experience to the hundreds of football fans that thronged the Mama Ngina Drive.

"I think we did justice to football lovers who could not attend the finals in Doha.

"We have bigger, better and more exciting campaigns for football fans in 2023," Otieno underlined.


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