Arsenal’s German star Mesut Özil earlier this week turned a young Kenyan herds boy’s dream into reality.
The boy was pictured in December wearing a marker pen-printed shirt bearing Özil’s name while herding cattle in the capital Nairobi. The picture was taken by a sports journalist, Eric Njiru, who then uploaded it onto Twitter with hopes that it would grab the Arsenal star’s attention.
“I saw this kid today grazing in the streets of Nairobi – a city without really grass for cows. He told me he loves Mesut Özil so much (You can see his shirt). Maybe one day this can reach Ozil and get a real Arsenal shirt,” Njiru tweeted.
I saw this kid today grazing in the streets of Nairobi – a city without really grass for cows. He told me he loves @MesutOzil1088 so much(You can see his shirt). Maybe one day this can reach Ozil and get a real @Arsenal shirt. pic.twitter.com/ojDbf1Loil
— Eric Njiru (@EricNjiiru) December 3, 2018
The post went viral on the social platform, finally reaching Özil, who then decided to do something for the boy, only identified as Lawrence.
The 30-year-old sent original Arsenal shirts and boots to the boy, attracting massive applause on social media.
“The picture of a Kenyan boy with a self-made shirt on Twitter touched me so much. And look at Lawrence now – it’s so heartwarming to see him and his brothers happy,” Özil tweeted.
The picture of a Kenyan boy with a self made shirt on Twitter touched me so much. 🇰🇪❤ And look at Lawrence now – it's so heartwarming to see him and his brothers happy🙏🏼😘 #SocialMediaPower 💪🏼 #HappyToAssist #Nairobi #M1Ö pic.twitter.com/nQWgc0cABt
— Mesut Özil (@M10) March 11, 2019
Following his deed, Kenyans on Twitter flooded the social site with praise for the German star. Check these out;
You lifted these young men's spirit! Bless🙏
— Juliette Ereri (@ereri_w) March 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Cornely_Ronoh/status/1105197736645795840
As a Chelsea fan, football fan and as a Kenyan may the Lord Almighty God reward you for your generosity @MesutOzil1088… 🙏🙏🙏 Lots of appreciation from me!!
— 4th Keny an (@RestricteDesire) March 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Plkimutai/status/1105193475006443520
Here are some photos of the boys enjoying their new merchandise from Özil;
[Photos Courtesy: Michael Khateli]
