Manchester United and Arsenal fans in the country temporarily put aside their rivalry aside over the weekend, after a generous act from Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, who gifted a young boy a customized jersey, boots and other Arsenal branded merchandise.
Kenya is known as one of the hotbeds of the football rivalry between the two English Premier League giants, but Ozil's actions led the fans of the two teams praising the German, forgetting Sunday's thumping at The Emirates.
The young boy, Lawrence, was spotted by Homeboyz journalist Eric Njiru who was walking home when he saw the herdsboy with a self-made jersey of the German international.
He took a photo and shared it on his twitter as he tagged the Arsenal's assist magician hoping that he would get back.
Ozil was touched by the photo thus opted to surprise Lawrence and his brother. This gesture got fans on social media talking, with many showering him with praises, going as far as asking him to start a football academy in the country.
"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 (@MesutOzil1088) March 11, 2019," tweeted Ozil.
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