This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
On July 6, 2019, Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris sparked controversy with her offer to give away 100 VIP tickets to football fans who record themselves shouting 'Goal' and tag her on social media.
The tickets were for a friendly match between Kariobangi Sharks and Everton at Kasarani stadium, which took place on the same day.
However, not everyone was receptive to her offer, with some Kenyans on Twitter expressing their disappointment and frustration with the condition.
Philipk asked, 'Tickets are going for 100 ksh. You want us to shout for 100 bab? What kind of women rep are you?'
Kamutu said, 'Madam nipe tiko Sheria mingi wacha hata mungu alitupa amri kumi pekee.'
Ibrahim Issack wrote, 'Ay.. That is absurd condition.. Vedio of yourself shouting goal..! What a ridiculous thing! At least first 100 re tweets or something so close would make good sense.'
Ambassador commented, 'Kama unatupatia tupatie wacha mambo mingi ya kuharibu bundles.'
Despite the backlash, some fans were eager to participate in the contest, with Nyamoko Naftal tweeting, 'Kwanza mi nataka nkae kandk yako mama county #TukutaneKasarani @EstherPassaris.'
Everton face Kariobangi Sharks in a pre-season SportPesa Trophy friendly match at Kasarani stadium from 4pm.
