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Tourism Board invites West Ham's Phillips after dream vacation mention

West Ham United player Kalvin Phillips.

By Farhiya Hussein | Monday, January 29, 2024

The Kenya Tourism Board has invited West Ham United player Kalvin Phillips to Kenya after he mentioned it as his favorite holiday destination.

The Kenya Tourism Board has invited West Ham United player Kalvin Phillips to Kenya after he mentioned it as his favorite holiday destination. Phillips expressed his preference for Kenya during a quick-fire Q&A video after joining West Ham United. The video went viral, catching the attention of Kenyans and Magical Kenya, the top tourism company.

Magical Kenya posted on their social media page, saying, "Hey Kalvin Phillips, come kick it in Kenya again sometime soon, and bring the whole West Ham team with you!" Kenyans urged Magical Kenya to offer a trip to Phillips to visit and explore Kenya.

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Some comments suggested partnering with Phillips to showcase the magic of Kenya, offering a free trip for him and his family and making him a national ambassador. Others proposed collaborations with ministries and local teams to organize matches during the pre-season.

Phillips, is currently on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, made the move in search of increased playing opportunities.