(Photos) Ruto receives EPL trophy at State House

The English Premier League trophy has been welcomed to Kenya by President William Ruto. At a brief ceremony conducted at State House in Nairobi, he welcomed the trophy to Kenya.

Jay-Jay Okocha, a footballing icon, accompanied the Trophy.

"The League is an inspiration to millions of young footballers across the world; Africa, Kenya included. It is the ultimate football destination," Ruto said.

"The commercial potential of professional football is substantial enough to inspire many upcoming talents and change the lives of thousands of players, coaches and communities. We must properly manage the game to develop and exploit this potential."

Victor Wanyama, a former captain of the Harambee Stars who later played for Tottenham Hotspurs, and Divock Origi, a former Liverpool player and a former Stars legend, have both played in the English Premier League.