This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
On July 6, 2019, English Premier League giants Everton touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the beginning of their pre-season tour.
The plane carrying the Toffees arrived at around 9:20 East African time, bringing with it a star-studded squad of 22 players, including Theo Walcott and Andre Gomes.
Among the notable players in the squad are Maarten Stekelenburg, Jonas Lossl, Mason Holgate, Lewis Gibson, Morgan Schneiderlin, Dennis Adeniran, Tom Davies, Ademola Lookman, Leighton Baines, Oumar Niasse, Ryan Astley, Callum Connolly, Morgan Feeney, Antonee Robinson, Beni Baningime, Joe Williams, Nathan, Broadhead, Fraser Hornby, Josh Bowler, and Nathangelo Markelo.
Everton will face off against Kariobangi Sharks, the current Kenyan Cup Champions, at the 60,000 capacity Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on Sunday at 4 pm East African Time.
The match will be broadcast live on KTN News, and fans will have the opportunity to see their Premier League heroes in action.
