A Malta Football Association official with young international player escort Denziel Jo Armani.A Malta Football Association official with young international player escort Denziel Jo Armani.

Seven-year-old Denziel Jo Armani from Birkirkara won the McDonald’s Player Escort Programme.

The boy will fly to Brazil in July to escort international football players during the semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014.

The seven-year-old was announced winner at Ta’ Qali Stadium. Children were encouraged to enter an online quiz to be able to participate.

The 115 children who answered correctly were then invited to a football event organised by McDonald’s in collaboration with the Malta Football Association.

Laura Jasenaite, group marketing director at Premier Capital plc, said: “We are honoured to be able to offer this opportunity as a token of our gratitude towards our customers.”

A further 114 children were chosen to participate in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship 2014 which came to an end on Wednesday.

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