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Jamaican winners head to World Cup with Coca Cola
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Jamaican winners head to World Cup with Coca Cola

From Jamaica Observer · () English

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  • Two Jamaican women, Tashaa Catnott and Brenda Morgan, won Coca-Cola's 'Score with Coca-Cola' promotion and will attend a FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta.
  • The prize offers an all-expenses-paid trip to see Morocco vs. Haiti, with Catnott viewing it as a personal connection to her late father and Morgan looking forward to the cultural experience.
  • The promotion involved purchasing Coca-Cola products and submitting codes via WhatsApp, with winners selected for instant prizes and the grand reward.

Tashaa Catnott and Brenda Morgan are set to experience the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, Georgia, after winning Coca-Cola's 'Score with Coca-Cola' promotion. The prize includes an all-expenses-paid trip to witness the Group Stage match between Morocco and Haiti.

My dad passed in 2017. While growing up, football was always something we connected over. I was born on November 9, 1997, and Jamaica qualified for the World Cup a week later. He used to joke that I was his little good luck charm.

— Tashaa CatnottCatnott reflects on the personal significance of the World Cup trip, linking it to her father and their shared love for football.

For 28-year-old Catnott, the win carries deep personal significance. She shared that football was a strong bond with her father, who passed away in 2017. "My dad passed in 2017. While growing up, football was always something we connected over," Catnott said. She recalled her father joking that she was his good luck charm when Jamaica qualified for the World Cup shortly after her birth. Catnott will be accompanied on the trip by her stepdad, who is also a football enthusiast.

I’m really looking forward to soaking in the culture, being around people who are just as excited to watch the match and to do some site-seeing.

— Brenda MorganMorgan shares her anticipation for the trip beyond just the football match, highlighting her interest in cultural experiences and sightseeing in Atlanta.

Morgan expressed excitement not only for the match but for the entire experience, including exploring Atlanta and immersing herself in the culture. "I’m really looking forward to soaking in the culture, being around people who are just as excited to watch the match and to do some site-seeing," Morgan shared. She also plans to support Haiti in the match, emphasizing the importance of supporting neighboring islands.

I’ll be taking him on the trip with me. He’s really excited as it’s something he thought he’d never get to experience.

— Tashaa CatnottCatnott mentions that her stepdad will join her on the trip, expressing his excitement for the experience.

The 'Score with Coca-Cola' promotion ran from February to April, requiring participants to buy Coca-Cola products and submit codes via WhatsApp for a chance to win instant prizes and the grand prize trip.

I’m rooting for Haiti. It is important to me, to support our island’s neighbours, so I’ll definitely be cheering for them.

— Brenda MorganMorgan states her intention to support Haiti during the match, emphasizing solidarity with neighboring islands.
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