UEFA Champions league trophy tour hits SA
JOHANNESBURG - The UEFA Champions League trophy tour began on 8 April in Vietnam and has officially hit South Africa.
The prestigious piece of silverware is being showcased in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Zambia and Kenya.
Promoting the tour, is none other than German international footballer, Bastian Schweinsteiger.
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