The Boy Who Received Jerseys From Ozil Will Go To Egypt For AFCON

Lawrence Masira was spotted in the streets of Nairobi herding cattle in a ‘custom-made’ Mesut Ozil by a Homeboyz Radio Sports Journalist Eric Njiiru.

Eric took his photo and posted it on twitter hoping it will get to Ozil for a real Arsenal Jersey.

Three months later, Ozil reached out and to send Lawrence the merchandise.

Njiiru poses with Lawrence Masira and his family after receiving merchandise from Ozil

That is not all, Lawrence has been named as the Face of Player Escort ambassador for the upcoming Africa Cup in Egypt.

Lawrence Masira and 4 others from Kenya will join 1000 other kids in Egypt as Visa Players Escorts, walking players into the pitch.

Jalang’o’s post on Instagram