The highlights included getting up close to the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, which the Namibian players – like their counterparts worldwide – dream of lifting one day. They likewise admired the FIFA World Cup Trophy and the Wall of Champions, which lists the names of the lucky few who have won football’s ultimate prizes.<br>There was also time to check out the museum’s current special exhibition, “The Making of a Footballer: Photographs of Youthful Dreams”, which charts footballers’ development from budding youngsters to fully fledged stars and features contributions from Aitana Bonmatí, Harry Kane and Alex Morgan, to name but a few.<br>Unsurprisingly, the pictures of a young Pelé were among the biggest hits.<br>The visit came as part of an expedition to Zurich in between a highly successful double-header of friendlies against Liechtenstein. Following a 1-1 draw on the day prior to their FIFA Museum outing, the Brave Gladiators were in buoyant form in the return match on Sunday, 14 July, beating their hosts 2-0.