How Mastercard ignited Kenyans' greatest passion during the Champions League final

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The UEFA Champions League came to a sensational end when Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur clashed at the Estadio Wanda Metroplitano in Spain on Saturday.

Leading global payments Technology Company and Champions League sponsor, Mastercard, hosted partners, sports legends and other personalities at an exclusive viewing of the grand final.

Over 200 Mastercard partners were present at the Trademark hotel in Gigiri to watch the two finalists battle for the most coveted trophy in club football.

Also present to enjoy the live football action was football legend from Nigeria Daniel Amokachi, Kenya’s first female professional footballer Doreen Nabwire and renowned sports presenter Chiko Lawi among other guests.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is thrown in the air by the players as they celebrate after winning the Champions League. [Reuters]

“Football ignites great passion in Kenyans and we are delighted to share this special moment with fans and Mastercard’s key partners.

“As an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, we are very proud to be a part of connecting football fans to their passion,” said Adam Jones, Mastercard East Africa Area Business Head.

Commenting on the game, legend Amokachi, said: “This is was an unprecedented final match but nonetheless a magical game. I believe that each team presented its best and Liverpool had the play this evening”.

For over 20 years Mastercard has been a supporter of UCL and has been giving priceless experiences to football fans globally.

Liverpool victory parade - Liverpool, Britain - June 2, 2019, Liverpool's team bus travels past fans during the parade. [Reuters]

Reds beat Tottenham 2-0 to lift the trophy for the sixth time, the first since 2005.

Egyptian Mohamed Salah scored the winner just two minutes in thanks to a controversial penalty kick, while Divock Origi replaced Roberto Firmino in the second half and scored in the dying minutes to put it away.